Motorists traveling on I-75 in Ocala this week should expect overnight lane closures from CR 484 to SR 200 as crews resurface and add guardrails to the highway.
A Marion County firefighter's son has advanced into the final five of MasterChef Junior after winning yet another challenge during this week's episode.
A 37-year-old self-proclaimed sovereign citizen who represented herself at trial will spend the rest of her life behind bars after a jury found her guilty of murdering a man in Ocala that she enlisted to help her regain custody of her children in 2020.
The Ocala City Council abruptly ended the public comments portion of its meeting on Tuesday night, telling multiple speakers who had signed up to speak about the conflict in the Gaza Strip that their comments were redundant and unnecessary.
An Ocala resident who purchased four burial plots in 1971 will likely receive a $75,050 settlement after it was discovered the city sold two of the plots to "unidentified individuals" who are now buried next to his parents.
Ocala officials will consider entering a $100,000 consulting agreement with a Colorado-based company to help the city determine the "growth and viability" of Ocala's Fiber Network throughout residential and commercial neighborhoods.Â
A retired United States Army veteran who works at an Ocala elementary school was named Florida's school-related employee of the year this morning, winning $10,000 and a custom trophy.
Around 633 horses were sold for over $82 million during last week's Spring Sale at Ocala Breeders' Sales Company, including one horse that sold for $1,900,000.
"People from Florida can hardly live here because of the rapid growth, the constant increase in population, and the tearing down of beautiful farms and land for car washes and homes that are not really worth 300+ thousand dollars. To be able to afford to live here I would have to make 20+ an hour. And an employer is hardly ever going to pay that" - A 37-year Ocala resident shares her thoughts on the affordability of living in Ocala.
"Time to start removing those "Horse Capital of the World" signs in Ocala. Thanks to our illustrious county officials and commissioners, we can consider renaming Ocala: 'The Gas Station, Car Wash, Storage Facility, Traffic, & Ugly Apartment Building Capital of the world.'" - An Ocala resident shares her opinions on development.
"I came here 19 years ago to enjoy something special in the country setting that was Ocala. Not knowing of course that the commission was willing to allow anything and everything to be developed without concern for preserving the uniqueness that was Ocala" - An Ocala resident says nothing is being done to improve infrastructure and preserve nature.
A retired United States Army veteran who works at an Ocala elementary school was named Florida's school-related employee of the year this morning, winning $10,000 and a custom trophy.
Marion County parents who pre-register their children to attend kindergarten will have access to a special "kickstart" program that introduces new students to the school setting before the school year begins in August.
Marion County students of all grade levels will be recognized for their outstanding work in the fields of audio and video production during the 23rd installment of the Marion County Student Media Festival this week.
Willie Morman was an active member in his church and worked for a transportation company. He was a loving husband and father and will be missed by his loved ones.
