Children admire the lights during the 40th Light Up Ocala.
Community
10 months ago
ICYMI: Light Up Ocala illuminates downtown with festive spirit | PHOTOS & VIDEO

Downtown Ocala shines as Light Up Ocala kicks off the holiday season with a parade, entertainment, and festive lights.

Features
10 months ago
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2024: Your dining guide for the Ocala area

From buffets to budget meals, a variety of local eateries will be open to serve your Thanksgiving meal.

Features
10 months ago
How to keep pets safe when hosting holiday visitors

Plan ahead to reduce pet stress and ensure their safety when hosting guests during the holiday season.

The team achieved an impressive 1:42:09 average.
Sports
10 months ago
CF cross country team sets records at NJCAA Half Marathon Championship

Lady Patriots achieve personal bests and break records, securing 14th place at NJCAA Half Marathon Nationals.

OPD apprehended Tray Quarles, charged with making a written threat of mass violence.
Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Arrest made following Facebook threat against Light Up Ocala event

OPD increases security at Light Up Ocala after arresting a man for threatening mass violence on social media.

Investigators believe the fire started due to a tire failure that ignited the wheel assembly and trailer.
Local
10 months ago
Semi-trailer fire extinguished on I-75

Firefighters quickly extinguish flames on a semi-trailer carrying potatoes, averting further damage and injuries.

Let Butterball help you roast like a pro - whether it's your first turkey or your fiftieth.
Features
10 months ago
So, you want to roast a turkey: A first-time Thanksgiving host’s guide

Step-by-step tips from Butterball for roasting the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, from preparation to serving, to make your first hosting experience a success.

If you have any information about the individuals involved, please contact MCSO at 352.732.9111.
Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Vandals trash vacant Ocala Jai Alai building, MCSO needs your help

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has released surveillance footage, offering reward for information that leads to an arrest.

Overturned vehicle on Easy St/ SW 24th Ave.
Local
10 months ago
Five taken to hospital after wreck blocks SW 19th Ave. Rd./Easy Street

Ocala Fire Rescue asks that you avoid the area.

MCSO says that 14-year-old Jada Spence pulled the trigger, fatally wounding another teen.
Crime & Safety
10 months ago
15-year-old arrested for aggravated manslaughter in shooting death of peer

Marion County detectives charge teen following October shooting that killed 14-year-old Marshaun Jones.