Hundreds Gather in The Villages to Protest ICE Shooting of Renee Good (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
Protesters took to the streets in The Villages on Jan. 12 to protest the shooting of Rene Good by an agent of ICE in Minneapolis.
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Ocala Once Again Number One City in America for Growth in U-Haul Index
According to U-Haul’s annual Growth Index report, more people moved to Ocala than any other city in the country in 2025.
Marion County Advances Lowell Municipal Drinking Water Project
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved a budget amendment regarding the county’s utility fund, which will help continue its efforts to bring centralized potable water to the Lowell community.
Going Batty for Conservation: Lubee Bat Conservancy’s Mission in Gainesville
Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville combines conservation, creativity and community outreach to give bats a second chance.
Marion County Proclaims Jan. 10 Capt. Steve Petty Day, Honoring the Veteran for His Service
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Jan. 10 Capt. Steve Petty Day for his service to the community and the nation.
Ocala’s “Buc-ee’s Exit” Moves Forward with Utility Subordination Agreement
Marion County and FDOT approved a utility subordination agreement to address how existing utility infrastructure will be handled during construction of the I-75/NW 49th Street interchange.
Ocala City Council Approves Location Permit and Zoning Change
The Ocala City Council was busy at their Jan. 6, 2026, meeting listening to several public hearings, and voting on two of them.
Lane Closures to Occur Along SW 19th Ave. Road in Ocala Starting This Weekend
A road resurfacing project will necessitate lane closures along SW 19th Ave. Road in Ocala beginning this Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.
Arrest Made In Homicide Investigation
An arrest was made by the Ocala Police Department in a homicide investigation that saw a 64-year-old Ocala man lose his life on the afternoon of Jan. 7, 2026.
Former Ocala City Councilwoman and Leader Mary Sue Rich Honored at City Council Meeting
The late former Ocala City Councilwoman Mary Sue Rich, known for her leadership and commitment to the community, was honored with a proclamation at the Ocala City Council meeting on Jan. 6, 2026.