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An Ocala man was arrested after a victim claimed he threatened to kill her and her dog during a verbal argument. Read more: Ocala man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill victim, dog and burn house down

The Marion School Board Chair is hoping to work together with the government to tackle litter issues across Marion County. Read more: Marion School Board Chair hopes to work with county to tackle litter issues

If you are looking for Irish-inspired cuisine in a local setting, look no further than Off-Duty Tavern in east Ocala. Read more: Off-Duty Tavern ‘First Responders’ restaurant serving tavern fare in east Ocala

An Ocala man was charged with disorderly conduct after refusing to leave the Ocala Hilton near SW 36th Ave. Read more: Man refuses to leave Ocala Hilton and threatens officer

A Leesburg man was arrested after disrobing in a local Tractor Supply store. Read more: Leesburg man arrested after disrobing in Tractor Supply store

The City of Ocala Municipal Government says in order to accommodate stormwater systems improvement, a road closure at the intersection NE 10th St. and NE 23rd Ave., will begin effective immediately. Read more: City temporarily closing NE 10th St, NE 23rd Ave intersection for stormwater improvements

An Ocala man was charged with battery after an elderly victim claimed he pushed her in the chest while drunk and deleted camera footage of the incident. Read more: Elderly woman claimed man deleted home camera footage after fight

A potential multi-family housing development is coming to southeast Ocala pending a zoning amendment request. Read more: Potential multi-family housing coming to SE Ocala pending zoning request

An Ocala woman claimed her man friend pushed her and choked her unconscious for nearly ten seconds during an argument. Read more: Ocala man charged with strangling woman after she claims physical altercations escalated

A new archery range is coming to Silver Springs State Park.  Read more: Silver Springs Archery Range Ribbon Cutting Ceremony set for June 18

Miss Teen Ocala USA is asking the public for help to reach her dream of competing and winning the Miss Florida Teen USA competition. Read more: Miss Teen Ocala needs public help to reach Miss Teen Florida competition

An Ocala man charged with two murders was denied his request to dismiss the case based on the Stand Your Ground defense. Read more: Ocala man denied ‘Stand Your Ground’ defense in double-homicide

A Lake County man was killed when a tree fell on his pickup truck while he was driving on State Road 40. Read more: Lake County man killed after falling tree crushes his pickup truck

An Ocala man was charged with battery after a woman claimed he threw her phone on the roof of her home and choked her against his truck. Read more: Ocala man out on bond commits second battery on same victim

Marion County School Board officials praised the county’s efforts to keep all schools open during the 2020-2021 school year. Read more: Marion County School Board one of few nationally that kept all schools operational during pandemic

The MexiRican food truck is one of the authentic food truck gems of Ocala. Read more: MexiRican food truck is one of Ocala’s authentic gems

The Leesburg Resource Center was recently selected as Lake Technical College High School’s “2020/21 Adult Education/GED Business Partner of the Year.” Read more: Leesburg Resource Center receives recognition from Lake Tech

An Ocala man was caught driving with a suspended license and a search of the vehicle revealed drugs. Read more: Ocala man arrested during traffic stop after drugs found in eyeglass case

The Lake County Office of Housing & Community Services is extending the deadline for grant applications to provide as much as $25,000 in support of youth intervention/prevention programs and other human services programs. Read more: Lake County extends deadline for grant applications for youth and family programs

An Ocala man was recently forced to leave Walmart after an employee reported he has a trespass warning dating back to 2019.  Read more: Ocala man banned from Walmart in 2019 arrested for trespassing

A 74-year-old woman was killed in an accident earlier today that has kept emergency personnel and traffic tied up for the morning.  Read more: 74-year-old woman killed in accident on I-75 in Alachua County

Marion County Public Libraries will offer free meals to kids and teens through a popular summer program. Read more: Free meals for kids, teens through summer at Marion County Public Libraries

An Ocala man was recently arrested after admitting to pulling a woman out of a vehicle by her wrist and ankle during a physical fight. Read more: Man arrested after allegedly yanking woman from vehicle during fight

Paddock Mall is expanding is weekend hours amidst loosening of COVID-19 restrictions at retail establishments around the county. Read more: Paddock Mall expands weekend hours

The Ocala Police Department is looking for juvenile runaway Chloe Troutt, who has been missing for weeks. Read more: Ocala Police looking for 16-year-old runaway since May 18

The City of Ocala Cultural Arts Office is placing a call for entries for the 6th Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition. Read more: City looking for artists to replace Tuscawilla Park public art sculptures

A Leesburg woman was jailed on $50,000 bond after an alleged knife attack at the Pilot Travel Center in Wildwood. Read more: Leesburg woman jailed after alleged knife attack at Pilot Travel Center

A woman was arrested after she was caught with what appeared to be a counterfeit temporary license plate. Read more: Woman arrested after caught with counterfeit temporary license plate

An Ocala teen was initially pulled over for speeding but was later found with drugs during a search of the vehicle. Read more: Teen arrested with marijuana, LSD during traffic stop

An Ocala woman was charged with domestic battery after victim reported she threw food at him and punched him in the face during an argument. Read more: Ocala woman arrested after throwing bag of food at man