4+ hour, 36+ 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, 41+ 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!...

22+ hour, 36+ min ago   (332+ words) A 33-year-old Ocala man was arrested this week after investigators determined he engaged in unlawful sexual activity with a 16-year-old girl following a Fourth of July party. On Monday, September 7, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation after one…...

1+ week, 1+ 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…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (356+ words) From his opening run on the course to his final showdown in Las Vegas, the Ocala athlete delivered one of the most dominant and memorable performances in the show’s history. Garemore set the tone for his remarkable season early by…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (329+ words) A 40-year-old man was arrested at Ocala’s Rock the Country festival after he allegedly confessed to deputies that he had been having an ongoing sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl he brought to the event. On Friday, August 28, Marion County…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (446+ words) Ocala teenager Nacssa Garemore concluded a historic and inspiring run on Season 18 of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior on Monday night, battling his way to the final four before falling just short of the championship match and the $250,000 grand prize. Entering…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (397+ words) Marion County officials will conduct an initial review of a proposed ordinance on Monday evening that would create a 12-month, temporary moratorium on the creation of new data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, and artificial intelligence computing facilities across the area....

2+ week, 19+ hour ago   (244+ words) At first blush, the thought of providing grants to businesses to attract and retain downtown business owners appears to be a good idea. However, when you think about it, this idea is dumb. If Ocala wants to attract and retain…...

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…...