“Costco, from what I have read, is going to be located in The Villages, about a 35-minute drive from downtown Ocala. Although Marion County loses out on some great tax revenue and good jobs, Costco advocates in Ocala get a store close by” – An Ocala resident shares his opinion.
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Silver Springs woman jailed for driving through gate to hit ex with SUV
A 30-year-old Silver Springs woman is facing assault and criminal mischief charges after she was accused of driving through a gate outside her ex-boyfriend’s home and attempting to hit him with her SUV.
Nickelback is coming to Ocala
One of the top-selling bands of all time is scheduled to headline next year’s Rock The Country concert in Ocala, joining several other returning acts that include co-headliner Kid Rock.
Customer skips out on $200 cab fare after riding from Ocala to Sanford, police say
Police officers are looking for an individual who allegedly failed to pay for their car ride from Ocala to Sanford, which cost over $200.
Pamela Joan Ittner
Pamela Ittner loved cooking for her family, she loved getting her daily dose of “Vitamin D” by gardening, enjoying her pool, or taking day trips to walk the beach.
Concert honoring fallen firefighters in downtown Ocala this weekend
Uniformed firefighters from across the state of Florida will gather at the Downtown Ocala Square this weekend to honor fallen firefighters with a pipe and drum display.
Michael Robert Lynch
Michael Lynch was a loving husband to his wife of 31 years, he was a devoted father, and loved spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
First Raising Cane’s in Ocala sought at plaza along SR 200
A team hoping to build Ocala’s first Raising Cane’s is asking the city to lower a parking space requirement at a shopping center along State Road 200 so that the restaurant can be constructed on an outparcel at the plaza.
Mary Lee Woods
Mary Woods had a passion for flowers, creating Camellia gardens in the landscape of her home, and was member of the Pioneer Garden Club.
Ocala CEP’s $190,000 contract challenged by city officials who question amount, motives of group
Last week, city officials told the Ocala Chamber and Economic Partnership to revise and reduce a $190,000 contract for “business services” that has been rubber-stamped for over a decade, saying they would not approve the amount after the chamber went against the city’s wishes and supported a rail project that will dramatically impact traffic in downtown.