A 26-year-old Ocala man who was allegedly in possession of a fake marriage license and adoption papers is being accused of sexually battering a teenage girl and attempting to harbor her from her parents.
All Marion County children under the age of five are eligible to receive free books through a local organization that is championing a program created by Dollar Parton.
One person was killed, and another was seriously injured, after their SUV veered off the roadway and struck a tree in Marion County on Wednesday morning.
"What does this have to do with the city business in Ocala, Florida?" - Ocala residents voiced several different views about the conflict in the Gaza Strip during Tuesday's meeting of the Ocala City Council, with some suggesting the city and county have no place in the fight.
The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department will host its annual Parade of Senior Services Information Fair tomorrow at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Conference Center.
Marion County residents looking to cast their votes to nominate the next President of the United States still have a chance to vote early before next Tuesday's primary.Â
The Ocala StarBanner is now using the U.S. Postal Service to deliver its newspapers, saying it made the change because print subscribers are "increasingly engaging digitally."Â Â
A fabric and craft chain that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and delisted its stock to become a private company has not clarified what it will do with its locations, including one in Ocala.
A women's clothing company specializing in dresses and apparel for all occasions just expanded into Ocala, joining several similar businesses that have recently opened in the city.
A new, 390-room hotel that features expansive, upscale accommodations including an outdoor pool, splash pad, and gourmet market has opened for business at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.Â
Check out this view from Double Diamond Farm in Ocala as a rainbow appeared after an afternoon storm cleared out. Thanks to Brian J. Richards for sharing!
A reader was excited to share this photo after finally seeing the rhesus macaque monkeys at Silver Springs State Park with her friends. Thanks to Talsma Shelly for sharing!
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A popular beer and wine festival offering unlimited samplings from over 40 different local and regional vendors is returning to downtown Ocala this weekend.Â
An action star who has gained international notoriety for filming his own stunts once filmed a series of underwater shots at Silver Springs State Park for a movie.Â
"We need a big mall, Burlington, TJ Maxx, and Ross. We also need a Planet Fitness by us, a YMCA, a Sam's Club, and an Aldi," two residents of southeast Ocala say they'd like to see more businesses pop up in that area of the city. What are your thoughts?
An Ocala resident hopes a Michigan-based pizza and "grinder" chain will someday expand into Marion County. Are there any restaurants from the Midwest that you'd like to see expand into the area?
"It's a sad day for older folks and some younger, who really enjoy sitting down in the morning with a cup of coffee and a newspaper" - Roger Francisco shares his thoughts in light of the Ocala StarBanner moving to postal delivery. What are your thoughts?
All Marion County children under the age of five are eligible to receive free books through a local organization that is championing a program created by Dollar Parton.
A Canadian man who believed he was in a relationship with a 13-year-old in Marion County is behind bars after he allegedly made a series of hoax calls, including one in which he claimed to be shooting children at Dunnellon Middle School.Â
The City of Ocala's Water Resources and Engineering is offering paid internships for $15 an hour this summer for high school students interested in learning about pursuing a career in utilities and local government.Â
Esther King served as a hospice volunteer for over 20 years. She was a very strong Christian believer and has long looked forward to seeing Jesus face to face.