4+ hour, 2+ min ago   (398+ words) An Ocala man has filed a civil lawsuit against Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods and one of his deputies, alleging he was left permanently disabled after being tased while experiencing a mental health crisis on St. Patrick’s Day in 2024. According…...

14+ hour, 7+ min ago   (48+ words) Ocala-News.com Distinctive, textured clouds stretch across the sky above State Road 200 in Ocala. Taken near the Walmart shopping center, the daytime snapshot captures an impressive view of the changing sky overhead. Thanks to Lynn Beal for sharing!...

2+ week, 3+ 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, 4+ day ago   (231+ words) A historic theater in downtown Ocala will host a free community screening of Propeller, an aviation film written, directed, produced, and narrated by the city’s most famous resident, John Travolta. The free event is scheduled for Friday, August 28, at 7:30 p.m....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (418+ words) Hundreds of family members, friends, patrons, and first responders gathered over the weekend to celebrate the life of Steve Forrest Jr., the beloved owner and operator of Bagelicious Deli & Bakery who passed away following a battle with cancer. The service,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (278+ words) State health officials in neighboring Citrus County have confirmed a case of dengue fever that they say was “acquired locally,” prompting heightened mosquito control measures and safety warnings for residents across the region. The Florida Department of Health in Citrus…...

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…...

3+ week, 4+ 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, 1+ day ago   (170+ words) The Marion County Sheriff’s Office will host a free Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) self-defense course for women next month, offering hands-on safety training and risk-reduction tactics. The program will take place across four, three-hour evening sessions at the agency’s Training…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (264+ words) Mayor Ben Marciano officially swore in nine new police officers at the Ocala Police Department on Monday, welcoming a recruit class where more than half of the new additions are women. During a ceremony held on Monday, August 17, each of…...