Students from two local high schools were selected to participate in this year's New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade, which drew an estimated crowd of over two million people.Â
A Dunnellon man who accused his neighbors of peering into his home was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly threatened to harm them with a baseball bat.
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
Nearly 300 horses have been sold for over $46 million through the first two days of the Ocala Breeders' Sales March session, which concludes later today.Â
In the months before and after Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ briefly opened and closed in Ocala, at least ten other franchise locations have suffered similar fates and closed within short timeframes.Â
A new food truck that specializes in seafood sandwiches and Puerto Rican appetizers has just opened for business and is regularly selling out of the Ocala Food Trucks village in Marion Oaks.
A personal finance company has ranked Ocala among the bottom quarter of cities in the United States for "money management skills," suggesting residents have lower credit scores and higher debt-to-income ratios than the rest of the country. Â
A laundromat in east Ocala with state-of-the-art touch-screen machines, e-payment options, and renovated amenities is flourishing under new ownership.Â
From corned beef and cabbage, to green beer specials, multiple establishments across the city are "going green" to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Sunday.
A dog that went missing nearly three years ago was reunited with his owners in Marion County this week after local officials were able to scan his microchip.Â
A new apartment-style hotel that features 76 rooms with full-size kitchens, appliances, and dedicated living rooms, has opened its doors in west Ocala.
"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?
"In the northeast Ocala area, we have been through five episodes of boil water notices in the span of 38 days. The water system here is 45 years old. Maybe it's in need of replacement" - An Ocala resident shares her experience with her utility provider. Share your comments here or send us a letter to the editor.
A man who drives a commercial vehicle described County Road 484 between I-75 and Marion Oaks as "treacherous," saying the lanes "need to be repainted as soon as possible."
The College of Central Florida is inviting prospective students of all ages to attend the annual preview events that will take place across its three campuses this week.
The latest results are in and kindergarten students in Marion County have shown a significant improvement in the statewide progress monitoring assessment.
David Cauldwell worked for Revlon from 1969 until his retirement in 2012. After that he worked in his garden and spent as much time as possible in the sun.
Jeannine Cox dedicated many years of service to the Marion County School Board, where she made a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues alike.
Despite facing a traumatic brain injury, Koen LIpford was a warrior and beacon of strength within his family, inspiring everyone with his unwavering resilience and adaptability.