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Mary Sue Rich receives statewide ‘Hometown Hero award

Former Ocala City Council member Mary Sue Rich passes away

by Staff ReportDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025

The City of Ocala announced on Thursday afternoon that former city council member Mary Sue Rich has passed away.

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40-acre wildfire impacting I-75, Marion County roadways this morning

by Staff ReportOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025

A dump truck that crashed into an overpass on Interstate 75 in Marion County has led to southbound lanes being temporarily blocked.

I-75 lanes in Marion County shut down after truck hits overpass

by Staff ReportSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Herbert Kurt Swilley

Crime

Ocala husband sentenced to life in prison for murdering spouse

by Staff ReportSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025

A semi-truck hauling an excavator struck the SW 66th Street overpass in Marion County on Julfy 11, 2025, shutting down the northbound I-75 lanes. (Photo: Marion County Sheriff's Office)

I-75 North shut down in Marion County after semi hauling excavator hits overpass

by Staff ReportJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Ocala Fire Rescue personnel at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 Northbound in Marion County on March 5, 2025. (Photo: FL511)

Multi-vehicle crash causes delays on I-75 in Marion County

by Staff ReportMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Ocala police are investigating a shooting incident at Jervey Gantt Park that wounded a man on October 5, 2024. (Photo: Ocala Police Department)

Crime

Man injured in shooting at Ocala park during youth football game

by Staff ReportOctober 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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News

Annual plant sale returning to Ocala venue this weekend

by Staff ReportOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Linda Parker Vaughn

Crime

‘Erratic’ driver arrested following police chase, shooting outside Ocala diner

by Staff ReportSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024

OPD is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred outside Darrell's Diner on September 22, 2024. (Photo: Ocala Police Department)

Crime

Police chase ends with officer-involved shooting outside Ocala diner

by Staff ReportSeptember 22, 2024September 23, 2024