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Saturday, May 27, 2023
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested two women after an employee at a local Walmart accused them of stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise.
A man was killed and a woman was critically injured on Saturday night after their ATV struck a utility trailer in Marion County.

Headlines
News, events, politics, government in Ocala, Florida

Learn about Florida black bears at Scott Springs Park

The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department’s educational series, Programs in the Parks, will wrap up this weekend with an event focusing on bears.

Tips for a safe and healthy Memorial Day weekend

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is offering several water, sun, and food-related safety tips for residents and visitors so they can enjoy a safe and healthy Memorial Day weekend.

Dog rescued from house fire in Ocala

A dog was rescued by Ocala firefighters on Thursday morning after a fire ignited inside a local residence.

Marion government offices closed on Memorial Day

Marion County’s government offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Man wanted by Marion deputies for stealing backpack from woman’s truck

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the public to identify a man who reached into the passenger side window of a woman's pickup truck and stole her backpack.

Temporary lane closures on SE 92nd Loop through May 2024

Marion County motorists can expect temporary lane closures on SE 92nd Loop, three-tenths (0.3) of a mile north of SE 110th Street Road, beginning on May 26, 2023, through May 26, 2024.

Government
Government meetings, press releases, and Politics in Ocala, Florida

Now hiring: Belleview Police Department seeks full-time officers

The Belleview Police Department is looking for residents who are interested in a career in law enforcement.

Lake George garbage drop-off site closed to reduce traffic in area

Marion County Solid Waste has announced that the Lake George garbage drop-off site is closed, effective immediately, to help reduce traffic in the Juniper Springs area and along State Road 19.

Junior camp counselors needed in Ocala

The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is looking for local teenagers who are interested in earning community service hours while assisting camp counselors.

Election Day for House District 24 seat, polls open until 7 p.m.

Polls are open in Marion County for today’s special general election for the Florida House of Representatives District 24 seat.

Volunteers needed for Evergreen Cemetery cleanup day

The Evergreen Cemetery is seeking volunteers for a cleanup day that will take place on Saturday, May 20, from 8 a.m. to noon.

City releases holiday schedule for sanitation collection, SunTran on Memorial Day

The City of Ocala’s business offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day, and there will be no residential collection for sanitation, yard waste, or recycling routes.

Business
Business news, press releases and openings in Ocala, Florida

Chipotle opens second Ocala location

Chipotle Mexican Grill has a new location in Ocala.

Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series returns next month, food trucks needed

The City of Ocala is looking for local food trucks to participate in the 2023 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series, which returns to Webb Field on Friday, April 14.  

Marion County Children’s Alliance seeks nominations for annual Excellence, Vision Awards

The Marion County Children’s Alliance is currently accepting nominations for two annual awards recognizing local organizations that help the youth in Marion County.

Buc-ee’s coming to Ocala after Marion County commissioners approve zoning request

A new Buc-ee’s travel center is coming to Ocala. On Tuesday, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning request from Buc-ee’s Ocala, LLC to build an 80,000 square-foot travel center on a 32.83-acre portion of Baldwin Angus Ranch.

CareerSource CLM to host ‘The Heart of HR’ conference at World Equestrian Center

CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion, in partnership with the Ocala Human Resources Management Association, will host "The Heart of HR: Motivate Innovate Cultivate" conference on Tuesday, March 7 at the World Equestrian Center's Expo Center 1.

Mega Job Fair heads to College of Central Florida this week

CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion will host the Mega Job Fair in Ocala this week for individuals who are seeking new career opportunities.

Photos
Photos in and around Ocala, Florida

Sunflower in Western Marion County

Two different species of bee were sharing this sunflower in western Marion County. Thanks to Chuck Booher for sharing!

Golden sunset over Summerglen

Check out this beautiful golden sunset over Ocala's Summerglen community. Thanks to Terrie Bauman for sharing!

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News, events, politics, government in Ocala, Florida

‘If you come on this side of the fence, I have something for you’: Man threatens two men with rifle, deputies say

A 55-year-old man is facing a felony charge for aggravated assault after he allegedly pointed a rifle at two men who were approaching a fence near his property in Marion County.

Trinity Catholic High School’s Dean to become new Athletic Director

The Dean of Students at Trinity Catholic High School will soon transition into the role of Athletic Director.

Man charged with sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl in Ocala

A 46-year-old man was arrested by the Ocala Police Department after a mother accused him of sexually assaulting her 16-year-old daughter.

Ocala trucker spills plywood on I-75 in Pasco County

A 32-year-old semi-truck driver from Ocala was involved in an accident on Interstate 75 in Pasco County on Thursday morning after plywood that he was transporting spilled onto the roadway and struck another vehicle.

Man steals $160 worth of items from Walmart to ‘give wife something nice’

A 34-year-old Fort McCoy man was arrested after a Walmart employee caught him stealing over $160 worth of merchandise.

Missing teen: Ocala police looking for 17-year-old girl

The Ocala Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a teenage girl who recently ran away from home.

Learn about Florida black bears at Scott Springs Park

The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department’s educational series, Programs in the Parks, will wrap up this weekend with an event focusing on bears.

Story time with Ocala park rangers in June

The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department, in partnership with the Marion County Public Library System, will host five ‘Reading with Rangers and Friends’ events in June.

Belleview police hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this week

Belleview police officers are inviting the community to a meet-and-greet event that will take place at a local fast-food restaurant this week.

Commercial airlines don’t want to fly to Ocala

"The airlines do not want to fly to Ocala. I suspect there are a couple of reasons: this area of Florida, from The Villages to the north, is not wealthy, and Ocala's economy in a nutshell is horses, distribution centers, and transient old folks in Ocala," says Marion County resident Jerry Perdue in a Letter to the Editor.

Readers have mixed opinions on commercial flights in Ocala

"With all the private jet flights and large horse transport flights and a few military Coast Guard flights in and out of Ocala Airport, two or three flights a week in and out of here would hardly be noticed. With the increased traffic on I-75 and the turnpike, it is more than ever increasingly dangerous to drive to Orlando, let alone Gainesville," says Ocala resident Timothy Strobert, Sr. in a Letter to the Editor.

Should Ocala International Airport have commercial flights? More readers share their thoughts.

"A large airport here would just mean more traffic from surrounding communities coming into already overcrowded roads. The noise of the bigger planes would mean we lose our peacefulness that we came here for. I say let it be a commuter flight from here to Orlando or Tampa with smaller 16 to 20 passenger planes," says Ocala resident Faye Ward in a Letter to the Editor.

Trinity Catholic High School’s Dean to become new Athletic Director

The Dean of Students at Trinity Catholic High School will soon transition into the role of Athletic Director.

Books, Balls, and Blocks: Free event for children ages 5 and under

The Early Learning Coalition of Marion County is hosting a free educational event on Tuesday, May 23 for families with children ages five and younger.

School bus crashes into SUV at Ocala intersection

A Marion County school bus was involved in a crash at an intersection in southwest Ocala on Tuesday morning.

Betty Pearl Whitehead

Betty Whitehead was a loving and dedicated wife and mother.

Lucrece Cassandra Williams

In her leisure, Lucrece Williams enjoyed eating seafood, reading, and crossword puzzles.

Effie Mitchell

Effie Mitchell was employed by Marion County School Board as a Clerk Typist at Fessenden Elementary School, later transferring to Forest High School until retiring in 2003.
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