Ocala’s Crime Stoppers has identified six new fugitives, all wanted on felony charges ranging from grand theft to drug trafficking. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating them.
The North Central Florida Outdoor Expo packed the World Equestrian Center with thousands of attendees, 150+ vendors, hands-on activities and family-friendly fun celebrating the region’s outdoor lifestyle.
Citrus County Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire Aug. 16 in Inverness.
The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club Inaugural District 35-O Golf Tournament to raise money for disaster relief initiatives is scheduled for Oct. 4.
Ocala can expect a mix of sun and storm chances through the work week, with highs around 90–92 °F and scattered afternoon thunderstorms likely midweek and later.
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital welcomed 60 new doctors who are starting residencies and fellowships in one of seven in-demand specialties.
The Ocala City Council will vote at the Aug. 19 meeting on the redevelopment agreement for Project Hometown, the Downtown Ocala Marriott AC, between the City of Ocala and Domach, LLC. Council will also vote on parking agreement for the Downtown Ocala Marriott AC for the dedicated parking spaces in City Parking Garate No. 2, that will number 225.
A special use permit for a private school, kindergarten through 5th grade on a church campus will be considered by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 19.
The Dandelion Project’s Picking up the Pieces Annual Overdose Awareness Event will be held Aug. 30 at the Compassion United Methodist Church in Ocala, where the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit’s banner will be on display.
A fiber line cut has disrupted Verizon users’ ability to text 9-1-1 in Marion County. Emergency officials urge affected residents to call instead of texting during the outage.