Community
2 years ago
The city of Ocala hopes the gift of free parking for the holidays will lure shoppers downtown

Celebrate the holidays with free parking in downtown Ocala at all parking meters and the parking garage on SE Broadway Street.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
DCSO: Deputy arrested on charges of illegally purchasing drugs while on, off-duty

The Dixie County Sheriff says he terminated 41-year-old deputy James Yakubsin after learning of the investigation and his arrest.

Local
2 years ago
DEVELOPING: Three-car pile-up creating traffic mess on SW 60th Avenue in Ocala

The wreck is on SW 60th Avenue near State Road 200.

Local
2 years ago
Florida Forest Service setting prescribed burns this week in Goethe State Forest to protect the Red-cockaded woodpecker

The forest service says the small burns will take place Wednesday, Dec. 6, through Friday, Dec. 8. They don’t expect to close trails or roads in the forest.

Community
2 years ago
Interfaith Emergency Services will exchange “Cans for Candy” at the Ocala Christmas Parade

Interfaith Emergency Services will trade “Cans for Candy” at the Ocala Christmas Parade. Bring a canned or other nonperishable food item and receive candy in exchange.

Local
2 years ago
Ben Marciano sworn in as Ocala’s mayor, revs up crowd with remarks

After taking the oath of office, Mayor Ben Marciano spoke to the crowd in council chambers. Among other things, Marciano praised former Mayor Kent Guinn for the work he did over the last 24 years of public service.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Levy County detectives say they arrested a sex offender who tried to speed away from them in RV

The Levy County Sheriff’s Office says when they tried to arrest Jason Key, 45, for failing to complete his registration as a sex offender, he sped away in an RV.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Traffic flowing again on Interstate 75 southbound in Marion County following tractor trailer crash that dumped a load of hazardous material

Troopers urge you to take an alternate route as it will take time to clean up the spill and remove the truck wreckage.