An arrest was made by the Ocala Police Department in a homicide investigation that saw a 64-year-old Ocala man lose his life on the afternoon of Jan. 7, 2026.

Ocala Police are investigating possible homicide near SE 3rd Street and 11th Avenue in Ocala.

The late former Ocala City Councilwoman Mary Sue Rich, known for her leadership and commitment to the community, was honored with a proclamation at the Ocala City Council meeting on Jan. 6, 2026.

Ocala swimming legend Newton A. Perry is being honored for contributions to sport, the film industry and U.S. military with a plaque on the city’s Walk of Fame.

The Ocala Civic Theatre will be producing “Little Shop of Horrors” starting Jan. 29 for three weeks of comedy, horror and music.

Workers are on-site at the intersection of U.S. HWY 301 and SR 44.

Motorists traveling U.S. HWY 27 between Alachua and Columbia counties should be advised there is a prescribed burn in the area.

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners narrowly approved a special use permit that will allow the applicant to have four goats on their property that is zoned single-family dwelling.