Marion County School board member wants masks mandated, Gov. DeSantis said...
Be sure to watch the video below this article! Marion County — Marion County School Board member Eric Cummings, who is also a preacher, said on Wednesday that he will keep preaching and insisting that...
View ArticleCF faculty donates award fund to mental health organization
Faculty from the College of Central Florida Humanities and Social Sciences Department recently paid forward an award they received to advance mental health awareness on an even larger scale. In spring...
View ArticleMan killed after pickup truck was hit by a straight truck and burst into flames
[Last updated on Monday, August 16, 2021, at 4:25 p.m.] NOTE: The FHP stated that their initial report indicated that a semi had hit the pickup truck when it was actually a straight truck. Marion...
View ArticleCommunity saddened after well known soul named George, a veteran, passed away
Marion County — People knew him as Mr. George, a man who some called “George the homeless man” or “homeless George,” but everyone knew him as their friend. His full name is George David Middleton....
View ArticleGood Samaritan wants to return wallet found at a BP Station in Ocala
The wallet was found on the ground at the BP gas station located on 441 between North E. 35th St. and 326. Alisha Antis said the wallet contains credit cards and an ID with the name Craig. If you lost...
View ArticleVideo: Marion County Sheriff’s Office facing scrutiny, possible lawsuit,...
You can view the full video, here. Marion County — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is facing heavy scrutiny after a deputy violated a man’s rights as he was filming a crash scene. After nearly a...
View ArticleSuspect in the murder of University of Miami football player, Bryan Pata,...
Florida — The U.S. Marshals-led Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force (FCRFTF), working with the Miami-Dade Police Department, on Thursday arrested Rashaun Jones, 35, and charged with the...
View ArticleSuspect in the murder of University of Miami football player, Bryan Pata,...
Florida — The U.S. Marshals-led Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force (FCRFTF), working with the Miami-Dade Police Department, on Thursday arrested Rashaun Jones, 35, and charged with the...
View ArticleCharges against disabled man who was filming police dropped
Dunnellon — On August 19, Ocala Post reported that the Marion County Sheriff’s Office was facing heavy scrutiny after Deputy N. Rosaci violated a man’s rights as he was filming a crash scene. After...
View ArticleMarion County Utilities has rescinded a precautionary boil water notice
Marion County Utilities has rescinded a precautionary boil water notice recently issued for the HiCliff, Sleepy Hollow, Delcrest, Bluefields, and Regency Estates communities. Customers were notified...
View ArticleMan arrested, charged with possessing child pornography
An Ocala man was arrested Tuesday after an investigation determined that he was in possession of child pornography. According to reports, Marion County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detective Nicholas...
View ArticleMarion County resident appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the School Board...
Don Browning, the Marion County resident appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the School Board of Marion County, will be locally sworn into office Tuesday at 5 p.m. Appointed Monday, Browning, 78,...
View ArticleBlack Prong announces carriage driving event
Bronson — This fall, Black Prong Equestrian Village (BPEV) will kick off a series of carriage driving competitions recognized by the American Driving Society and organized by Jennifer Matheson. The...
View ArticleClay Electric employees snitched on marijuana growers, 275 plants seized
Clay Electric employees reported suspicious activity to law enforcement officials after they noticed irregularities in the electricity being used at a home located at 6659 NE 90th Street Road, Ocala....
View ArticlePublix opens new store in Belleview
Today, Publix Super Markets opened a new store at the Belleview Regional Shopping Center in Belleview, Florida. The 48,387 square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food,...
View ArticleCity settles lawsuit after officer ran red light and slammed into another driver
Ocala — The City of Ocala on Tuesday, September 14, settled a lawsuit after an officer ran a red light and slammed into an elderly driver. On February 26, 2021, 71-year-old James Riley Montgomery was...
View ArticleMore over development and massive traffic jams on the way for County Road 484
Marion County — On October 19, 2021, Marion County commissioners are scheduled to give final approval for a massive development that will happen on County Road 484 and I-75 near the Pilot station. Just...
View Article$500 scholarship opportunity for students
Ocala, Florida — The Marion County Legal Support Association is now accepting applications for the Mary Sullivan Scholarship Award in the amount of $500.00 for students interested in obtaining a degree...
View ArticleOcala Health chooses local coffee company over large franchise
Ocala, Florida — Local coffee company opens shop at Ocala Regional Medical Center. The grand opening of the newest Symmetry Coffee Co. location is Monday, October 18, 2021. Ocala Health has partnered...
View ArticleSidewalk closures in Marion County
Marion County — Pedestrians can expect temporary sidewalk closures through December 23 at the following locations in Marion County; Northeast Jacksonville Road between N.E. 24th St. and N.E. 35th St,...
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