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Ocala man jailed after 15-year-old girl says she was sexually assaulted

Crime June 4, 2020

An Ocala man was jailed Thursday after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.

Naked woman clad only in sneakers nabbed at busy Ocala intersection

Crime June 4, 2020

A homeless woman was jailed Monday morning after Ocala Police officers received reports about a woman walking at a busy intersection with nothing on but a pair of sneakers.

Ocala sex offender jailed after registering a day late

Crime June 4, 2020

An Ocala man was arrested Monday after he showed up a day late to update his registration as a sex offender.

Arrested Citra woman caught after fleeing hospital

Crime June 4, 2020

A Citra woman who complained of stomach pain while being arrested slipped away from authorities after being taken to the hospital for tests.

Beautiful Sunset Over Water In Eustis

Photos June 2, 2020

Check out this beautiful sunset over the water in Eustis. Thanks to Jim Gibson for sharing! Share your local photos with us at https://ocala-news.com/submit-your-photos!

Baby Bluebird Being Fed By Its Parent In Ocala

Photos June 1, 2020

Check out this baby bluebird being fed by its parent in a backyard in Ocala. Thanks to Kathryn Harper for sharing! Share your local photos with...

Marion County adds five more COVID-19 patients as Florida tops 60,000 cases

News June 4, 2020

Marion County reported five more cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, with four of those being Ocala residents.

Teenagers nabbed after victims shot by paintballs from moving vehicle

Crime June 4, 2020

Two teenagers were arrested early Thursday morning after victims in Summerfield and Ocala reported being shot by paintballs from a moving vehicle.

Diligence pays off as tiny kitten rescued from undercarriage of Ocala Police cruiser

News June 4, 2020

Personnel from the Ocala Police Department worked together Wednesday morning to save a tiny kitten’s life.

Ocala blesses financial relief for municipal services customers amid COVID-19 crisis

News June 4, 2020

The Ocala City Council has approved a one-time financial relief to municipal services customers in June.

Ocala businesses shutter doors in wake of COVID-19 fallout

Business March 20, 2020

Businesses across the city of Ocala shuttered their doors Friday morning in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that has ground the nation to a halt.

The Fiery Chef serving up ‘Ready to Eat Meals’ at new east Ocala location

Business March 7, 2020

The Fiery Chef has opened the doors on its new east Ocala location in hopes of serving up "Ready to Eat Meals" to the local community.

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar opens new Ocala location at Market Street at Heathbrook

Business March 6, 2020

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar opened the doors on their new Ocala location at Market Street at Heathbrook this week.

Ocala sex offender jailed after registering a day late

Crime June 4, 2020

An Ocala man was arrested Monday after he showed up a day late to update his registration as a sex offender.

Arrested Citra woman caught after fleeing hospital

Crime June 4, 2020

A Citra woman who complained of stomach pain while being arrested slipped away from authorities after being taken to the hospital for tests.

Teenagers nabbed after victims shot by paintballs from moving vehicle

Crime June 4, 2020

Two teenagers were arrested early Thursday morning after victims in Summerfield and Ocala reported being shot by paintballs from a moving vehicle.

Antonio B. Marchese

Obituaries June 4, 2020

Antonio B. Marchese, age 80, of Ocala, Florida passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 28, 2020. Announcement by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home, Ocala, FL.

Fernando Costa

Obituaries June 4, 2020

Fernando Costa, 68, of Ocala, Florida passed away suddenly in May 31st in his home. Announcement by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home, Ocala, FL.

Wayne O’Neal Johnson, Sr.

Obituaries June 2, 2020

Wayne O’Neal Johnson, Sr., 51, Ocala, Florida, passed away May 29, 2020. Announcement by Sellers Funeral Home, Ocala, FL.

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Ocala man jailed after 15-year-old girl says she was sexually assaulted

Naked woman clad only in sneakers nabbed at busy Ocala intersection

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Ocala sex offender jailed after registering a day late

Arrested Citra woman caught after fleeing hospital

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Beautiful Sunset Over Water In Eustis

Baby Bluebird Being Fed By Its Parent In Ocala

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Marion County adds five more COVID-19 patients as Florida tops 60,000 cases

Teenagers nabbed after victims shot by paintballs from moving vehicle

Diligence pays off as tiny kitten rescued from undercarriage of Ocala Police cruiser

Ocala blesses financial relief for municipal services customers amid COVID-19 crisis

Business

Ocala businesses shutter doors in wake of COVID-19 fallout

The Fiery Chef serving up ‘Ready to Eat Meals’ at new east Ocala location

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar opens new Ocala location at Market Street at Heathbrook

Crime

Ocala sex offender jailed after registering a day late

Arrested Citra woman caught after fleeing hospital

Teenagers nabbed after victims shot by paintballs from moving vehicle

Obituaries

Antonio B. Marchese

Fernando Costa

Wayne O’Neal Johnson, Sr.

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