Local
2 years ago
Ocala’s outgoing mayor says never say never to the possibility of continued public service

Outgoing Mayor Kent Guinn was busy moving out of his office on Monday but paused from packing long enough to share some candid comments as he reflected on his 12 years in the position.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
MCSO asking for the public’s help with information on shooting that left a 19-year-old dead in Marion Oaks

Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives say the shooting happened near the Dollar General in Marion Oaks but the victim drove about a mile away to the Marion Oaks Community Center.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala drug dealer sentenced to 30 years in prison for distributing fentanyl that caused fatal overdose

State Attorney Bill Gladson says David Gilchrist “callously sold drugs” that resulted in overdose and loss of life.

Community
2 years ago
The wait is almost over! Ocala Mellow Mushroom opens today. Share your review with us

The Ocala Mellow Mustroom grand opening is Monday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m.

Local
2 years ago
Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies need help finding a missing, disabled man

If you have any information that would help locate Collin Cunningham, you’re urged to call 352-955-1818.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
22-year-old from Floral City sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 21-year-old man

“In this case where a young life was tragically lost, a life sentence serves as a solemn acknowledgment of the severity of this crime and our commitment to ensuring public safety,” said Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Bill Gladson.

Community
2 years ago
Nashville artists volunteer to perform concert to benefit Hurricane Idalia victims along Nature Coast

The Friends of the Nature Coast benefit concert takes place on Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equine Center. Tickets are on sale now. Details in story.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
String of November burglaries in Marion Oaks leads to arrest; man faces 31 felony charges

Detectives say Michael Campfield committed 11 separate burglaries in November.

Local
2 years ago
Mount Dora police asking for help finding woman who has been missing for a month

Police say Nicole Baldwin, a mother of three, has been missing since Nov. 2.

Community
2 years ago
Travel back to the 1800s at the Festival at Fort King in Ocala this weekend

The festival is Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days.