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Crime

Ocala felon sentenced to jail time for trying to pawn gun

by Staff ReportNovember 24, 2025November 24, 2025

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A 31-year-old convicted felon from Ocala who attempted to sell a firearm to a pawn shop has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.

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Letters to the Editor

We moved from Leesburg to Ocala due to growth. Now, we are leaving.

by Reader SubmissionFebruary 8, 2025February 7, 2025

Ellianos Coffee coming soon to 7682 SW Hwy 200 in Ocala (Photo Ellianos Coffee)

Drive-thru coffee brand getting two new Ocala locations

by Jeremiah DelgadoMay 11, 2024May 10, 2024

Construction underway at Ellianos Coffee in Dunnellon

Construction underway for drive-thru coffee chain’s second Marion location

by Jeremiah DelgadoApril 7, 2024April 5, 2024

Ellianos Coffee in Belleview (1)

Free drinks at new drive-thru coffee spot in Belleview

by Jeremiah DelgadoMarch 25, 2024March 23, 2024

Ellianos Coffee cup

New drive-thru coffee shop opening locations in Belleview, Ocala, Dunnellon

by Staff ReportFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Traffic stop of SUV leads to three arrests after deputies find drugs paraphernalia

Crime

Traffic stop in Ocala leads to three arrests after deputies find drugs, paraphernalia

by Staff ReportMarch 8, 2023March 8, 2023

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Letters to the Editor

Resident voices concerns on dental practices in Florida

by Reader SubmissionFebruary 7, 2023February 7, 2023

Two people arrested after crashing vehicle during high speed pursuit in Ocala

Crime

Two people arrested in Ocala after high-speed pursuit ends in crash

by Staff ReportDecember 21, 2022December 21, 2022

News

Man once jailed for trying to steal Nikes from Kohl’s back behind bars

by Staff ReportJanuary 3, 2021January 4, 2021