Ocala Man Charged with Three Felonies Including Aggravated Battery on a Pregnant Woman
An Ocala Man has been charged with three felonies including domestic battery by strangulation and aggravated battery on a victim knowing they were pregnant.
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Ocala Resident Dies in Early Morning Vehicle Accident
An Ocala motorist died Dec. 22, 2025, as the result of a vehicle collision, that involved three pickup trucks.
Oddities Market Returns to Ocala Before the Holidays
The oddities market hits the Ocala Downtown Market for a final time before the new year.
New-School Retail Space Paddock Market Begins Limited Operations at Paddock Mall in Ocala
Paddock Market has quietly opened with limited operations inside Ocala’s Paddock Mall, offering early access to a handful of vendors while many others prepare to open as the long-planned marketplace continues to take shape.
Bell Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Accident in Levy County
A 49-year-old Bell woman died after her Jeep turned over multiple times and she was ejected from the vehicle.
Lake County Invites Community to Help Shape Comprehensive Plan in January Meetings
Lake County is calling for community input to help update its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, with three public meetings scheduled for January 2026.
Marion Commissioners Get Update on Belleview Health Department Project
The Belleview Health Department may be getting a facelift in the near future, increasing its size to keep up with the region’s growth and offer additional services.
Debunked Ocala: Examining Ocala’s Dark Man Legend
Long shared through local folklore, the Dark Man of the Ocala National Forest remains an enduring legend–despite the absence of any verified proof.
Ocala City Council Approves Historic Landmark Where a Young Tom Petty Met Elvis Presley
The Ocala City Council approved an ordinance designating a historical marker celebrating two rock legends.
Ocala’s Office of Homelessness Prevention Makes a Difference in Improving Lives
The city is working toward solutions to prevent homelessness, and making homelessness a brief, rare and non-reoccurring experience for all residents of Marion County.