A facility in Citra would provide customers with an opportunity to simulate self-defense scenarios, if someone were to break into their home. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved the special use permit for the simunition training facility Dec. 15, 2025.
The Marion County Commission granted a special use permit with conditions to a business in Ocklawaha.
An investigation by the Ocala Police Department determined that no criminal violations were committed by the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed an 18-year-old high school student.
Authorities knocked on doors Monday searching for any video there might be of the Brown University gunman, who could be seen in grainy footage walking away from the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others.
Rob Reiner’s younger son, Nick Reiner, was in jail Monday after being booked for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife at their Los Angeles home a day earlier, authorities said.
Florida is getting into a celebratory mood ahead of America’s 250th anniversary with a new commemorative license plate.
Wreaths Across America made a stop in Ocala to remember those veterans who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice, those currently serving and their families, by placing wreaths by tablets representing each branch of the service at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park.
Two men were arrested on Saturday, Dec. 13 for their roles in robbing a Summerfield Dollar General.
The Wildwood city commission has appointed veteran and educator David Fountaine to fill the seat vacated with former Mayor Pro Tem Pamala Harrison-Bivins retired.
If you haven’t picked up your Christmas tree in the Marion County region yet and want a memorable experience to go with it, there’s still time.
