Ocala’s Jose Juarez has been appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the College of Central Florida District Board of Trustees. A longtime Marion County resident, Juarez is the CEO and founder of Victory Solutions, owner of BarbaCuban, and an active community leader involved in Leadership Florida and the Ocala-Silver Springs Rotary Club. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
The Barbie movie receives live audience engagement during screening at Marion Theatre Girls Night Out: Barbie Movie event.
The Alzheimer’s Association is bringing the community together for Catch the Purple Wave, a pep rally set for Wednesday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m. in Ocala. The event offers a first look at this year’s walk, opportunities to get involved, and a chance to connect with others dedicated to ending Alzheimer’s. Attendees are encouraged to wear purple and show their support in the fight against this devastating disease.
Crime Stoppers of Marion County has released an updated list of fugitives wanted in connection with felony offenses across Ocala and surrounding areas. Six new individuals were added to the “Most Wanted” roster this week.
After surviving a catastrophic crash that left his vehicle crushed between two trees, Marion County resident Max Gagnon reunited this week with the emergency responders and hospital staff who saved his life.
Ocala’s workweek (Aug 25–29) will be warm and humid, featuring repeated chances for afternoon thunderstorms. Prepare for highs near 90 °F each day, with frequent late-day wet weather.
A 35-year-old man died early Saturday following a collision between a motorcycle and a sedan near a busy Ocala intersection. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
From crime alerts to new dining spots and Ocala’s ties to Hollywood, here are the 10 stories that had residents talking this week.
A vehicle collision between a sedan and a motorcycle during the early morning hours on, Aug. 23, 2025, would lead to a fatality as the result of the incident.
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved a special use permit for outdoor storage on the site of an old Elks Lodge on, Aug. 19.