Local
2 years ago
Ocala firefighters respond to deadly house fire

Ocala firefighters found a person ‘nonresponsive’ inside the house and got the person out. But, the resident did not survive.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Marion County man found guilty of engaging in sexual activities with a child and recording it

A jury found 28-year-old Johnathon Apenzeller guilty of having sex with a child between 12 and 16 years old.

Some road closures for the parade start as early as 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.
Community
2 years ago
Many road closures ahead of Ocala’s Christmas Parade Saturday. Plus, the forecast for Saturday night

Many places along the Ocala Christmas parade route are already staked out for viewing but in order to navigate the streets ahead of the parade take note of closures and detours.

Equine
2 years ago
WEC celebrates America’s War Horse, SSgt. Reckless, with limited-edition model

WEC is hosting an event featuring exclusive-edition model of SSgt. Reckless on Sunday, Dec. 10. Learn more about this American Warhorse from the author who wrote her biography and the sculptor who cast her likeness in bronze.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Three Chiefland students treated for nearly fatal drug overdose on school bus

The sheriff’s office says the teenage students are expected to make a full recovery and when they do could face criminal charges as well as disciplinary action at school.

Local
2 years ago
Marion County Animal Services helps reunite dog missing for eight months with her rightful owners 150 miles away

Thanks to microchipping the family in Palm Bay was able to identify their missing dog named Nala.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Human remains found in Dixie County identified as a man who has been missing since 2017, foul play suspected

The sheriff’s office says that Richard “Rick” Elton’s death is suspicious and foul play is suspected. They’re offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.

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.