Man charged in death of grandmother and great-grandmother
A 22-year-old Marion County man accused of the shooting deaths of his grandmother and great-grandmother is behind bars.
View ArticleEyes on Adena over water request controversy
Locals spoke out Tuesday against the amount of water requested by a billionaire-backed farm expanding throughout North Central Florida.
View ArticleRegional workforce connection cautions against job ad fraud
Getting a job just got trickier. The Workforce Connection of Citrus, Levy and Marion Counties is now warning jobseekers to stay alert for scams using the names of legitimate businesses and...
View ArticleCarbon monoxide sickens five in Ocala
Ocala firefighters rescued five victims of carbon monoxide poisoning from a home at 1008 NE 17th Ave. Thursday morning.
View ArticleFlorida lawmakers move to tackle ethics issues
Florida lawmakers are looking to kill the state's reputation as the country's most corrupt. Officials sent out surveys to the state's counties and localities, asking for suggestions or constructive...
View ArticleMarion Co. deputies disciplined for involvement in sex scandal
The two deputies will be demoted after their involvement in a sex scandal last fall.
View ArticlePowder mailed to Marion County sheriff leads to emergency procedure
A suspicious package containing a unknown powder was sent to the Marion County Sheriff's office, and contained a written threat to Sheriff Chris Blair. The powder is now being tested.
View ArticleSheriff’s Office continues to investigate shooting of Marion County man
Marion County woman fatally shoots ex-boyfriend through windsheild after he clung to her hood for nearly 10 miles.
View ArticleMarion County announces health improvement plan after low overall ranking
Ranked 48th out of 67 Florida Counties for overall health, Marion County is promoting a new Community Health Improvement Plan for its residents.
View ArticlePedestrian killed on State Road 200
A pedestrian was struck by two vehicles and killed on State Road 200 in front of the Steeplechase Plaza. The man has been identified by fingerprints, and investigators are looking to notify family...
View ArticleAuthorities Investigating A Murder-Suicide Of Ocala Couple in Stonecrest...
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a murder-suicide in the Stonecrest subdivision.
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Why A Potential Marion County ‘Bed Tax’ Increase Could Threaten Small Businesses
A possible raise in Marion County's bed tax has elicited mixed responses from business owners.
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Adena Springs Faces Deadline on Water Use Permit
The Adena Springs Ranch in Marion County faced a deadline Monday in its efforts to obtain a consumptive use permit from the St. John's River Water Management District.
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Traffic Unit Busts Two Men In Marion County For Synthetic Marijuana
The Marion County Traffic Unit busted two men Wednesday with 14 ounces of synthetic marijuana. The drugs and various paraphernalia were found in the men's vehicle.
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Malever, Musleh Elected to Ocala City Council, Three Amendments Struck Down
Ocala residents voted to elect Brent Malever and incumbent Jay Musleh to District 1 and 3 city council seats respectively during Tuesday’s election. Two of the five proposed amendments to the city...
View ArticleOcala City Council Votes to Push Ahead With ‘Project Home Run’
On Tuesday afternoon, Ocala City Council members voted to approve the license agreement with FSL Bomber Baseball, LLC. and delay three other agreements in what the city has dubbed “Project Home Run.”
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Marion County Sheriff’s Department Raises Physical Expectations
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is instituting a new training program to keep its deputies in shape. The program includes an obstacle course and combat training.
View ArticleMarion County Commissioners May Delay Ocala’s Project Home Run
All five commissioners voiced concerns over the looming March special election, which would present voters with the option to build a $38 million stadium for the Yankee’s AAA minor league team to...
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Sketch Released of Suspected Villages Bank Robber
Marion County Sheriff’s Office has released a first sketch of a man suspected of robbing Citizens First Bank in The Villages on Aug. 13.
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Boy Gives Organ Transplant Recipient New Lease On Life
After a young boy and his mother were killed in a car crash, several people were saved by their choice to be organ donors.
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