1+ week, 2+ day ago   (292+ words) Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along Interstate 75 through Marion County on Friday afternoon following a series of vehicle crashes and disabled vehicles along stretches of both northbound and southbound lanes. Traffic monitoring cameras from the Florida Department of Transportation…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (546+ words) An 18-year-old Ocala man was arrested for felony burglary after he allegedly entered a closed tattoo shop and repeatedly triggered a security alarm. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Monday, August 24, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to Philly Inkz, LLC, located…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (49+ words) Ocala-News.com A curious juvenile manatee glides through the clear waters of the Silver River. Captured from a clear kayak, the underwater view shows the young mammal stirring up silt along the riverbed. Thanks to Sara Harris with Florida Springs…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (239+ words) A Dunkin’ location in southwest Ocala was ordered to temporarily close its doors late last week after state health inspectors discovered flies crawling on pastries displayed for customers, triggering an immediate stop-sale order. The restaurant, located at 8121 SW State Road…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (353+ words) Two individuals driving pickup trucks died in separate accidents in Marion County within 36 hours of each other this weekend, as the area continues to maintain the highest vehicular fatality rate in the state. The second incident occurred at around 7:38 p.m. on…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (266+ words) State health officials have issued an emergency suspension order against an Ocala certified nursing assistant who was arrested last year during an undercover child exploitation sting operation. Florida State Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo signed the emergency order suspending the certificate…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago   (255+ words) Severe weather tore through Ocala on Saturday morning, with large trees crashing into at least two homes, tearing down power lines, and causing significant structural damage. Ocala Fire Rescue crews were dispatched at approximately 11:53 a.m. to the 3100 block of SE 8th Street…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (257+ words) A multi-acre estate that features views of Lake Shoe and equestrian amenities in southeast Ocala was just sold for $2.199 million. Stephen Schaeffer Jr. and Lisa Schaeffer sold the property at 855 SE 87th Street to Srinivas Raju Dantuluri and Divya Dantuluri on…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (682+ words) City leaders have approved three years of air shows at the Ocala International Airport that are projected to have yearly economic impacts in the millions, with annual lineups that will feature fireworks, drones, and the world-famous Blue Angels. The Ocala…...