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Marion home struck by lightning, consumed by fire

A Marion County home was struck by lightning on Wednesday and consumed by flames after the strike started a fire in the attic.

Easter celebrations around Marion County this weekend

Multiple organizations will host Easter egg hunts this weekend across Marion County. Check out our partial list.

The most famous ‘City of Ocala’ song was released nine years ago.

This month marked the ninth anniversary of "City of Ocala," the most famous song ever written about the Horse Capital of the World.

1 killed, 1 injured after SUV strikes fence, tree in Marion County

One person was killed, and another was seriously injured, after their SUV veered off the roadway and struck a tree in Marion County on Wednesday morning.

Man admits to stealing pipes from Marion County construction site

A 53-year-old man was arrested last week after he allegedly confessed to stealing $1,500 worth of pipes from a construction site in Marion County.

3 Ocala communities under boil water notice for second time this week

Marion County has issued another precautionary boil water notice for customers in three separate communities as crews work to repair a water main.

Dirt biker flees from Ocala police with child in lap

Local authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who placed a child in danger while fleeing from a traffic stop in Ocala.

Marion school district seeking feedback on textbooks

Marion County school officials are asking the public for feedback on potential textbooks for kindergarten through middle school students. 

Popular diner working on second location in east Ocala

A diner that opened its first location in southwest Ocala in 2021 is working on a new, second location in the northeast part of the city.

Tom Cruise filmed in Silver Springs 40 years ago. He did all his own stunts.

An action star who has gained international notoriety for filming his own stunts once filmed a series of underwater shots at Silver Springs State Park for a movie. 

Reader’s vent frustrations with Ocala StarBanner’s delivery change

"I already put a stop order on my subscription when it expires in June. I do not want to read yesterday’s news. Good luck" - Since Ocala-News.com published a story about the change in delivery service by the Ocala StarBanner, multiple residents have written in to share their opinions.

Marion K-9 advances in Florida Sheriffs’ Association tourney for ‘Top Dog’

A K-9 officer at the Marion County Sheriff's Office advanced into the next round to crown the Top Dog among sheriff's offices in Florida. 

Ocala furniture retailer that replaced Bed Bath & Beyond closing shop

A furniture and mattress "overstock" retailer that replaced the former Bed Bath & Beyond in Ocala says it is closing up shop, just a few months after it opened its doors. 

Three Ocala sub shops will donate 100% of sales to charity on March 27.

Three Ocala sandwich shops will participate in a national "Day of Giving," donating 100 percent of their sales on March 27 to a local charity that helps women obtain mammographs.

Ocala National Forest office closing for one day

The ranger district office at the Ocala National Forest will be closed for one day this week.

3-vehicle crash in Belleview sends woman to hospital

A woman was hospitalized on Monday evening after her SUV was involved in a three-vehicle crash in Belleview.

Ocala BBQ spot cited for rats during failed health inspections

A popular barbecue spot in Ocala was forced to temporarily close after a live rat and dozens of rodent droppings were found at the facility during separate health inspections.

OnlyFans model exposes himself to woman on Ocala trail

A 22-year-old man was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly exposed himself to a woman walking on an Ocala trail and asked her to use his phone to film him for his OnlyFans account.

Florida fishing apparel company opens new Ocala store

A Florida-based fishing apparel company with several other locations across the state has just opened a new spot in Ocala. 

‘I’m going to shoot the kid’: Caller jailed in Dunnellon school shooting hoax

A Canadian man who believed he was in a relationship with a 13-year-old in Marion County is behind bars after he allegedly made a series of hoax calls, including one in which he claimed to be shooting children at Dunnellon Middle School. 

Dunnellon landlord accused of breaking into tenant’s home, stealing over $2,000 in items

A 48-year-old landlord accused of breaking into a tenant’s home and stealing over $2,000 worth of items is facing additional felony charges after she allegedly asked a child to pull meth from her pocket while she was being arrested. 

Latin fusion food truck joins Ocala scene

A new vendor cooking up Latin fusion flavors from various countries has joined Ocala's growing food truck scene. 

Paid internships available with Ocala Water Resources and Engineering

The City of Ocala's Water Resources and Engineering is offering paid internships for $15 an hour this summer for high school students interested in learning about pursuing a career in utilities and local government. 

10-acre property near Santos Trail listed for $1.5 million

A 10-acre property with two barns near the Santos Trail in Ocala has just been listed for $1.5 million.Â