Government City may spend $3.5 million for 925,000 gallons of gas, diesel for fleet by Jeremiah Delgado June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 Government Ocala couple seeking final approval to keep mini horses on 1.54-acre property June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 Travel Early vehicle fire causing traffic delays on I-75 in Marion County June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 Business French restaurant closing in downtown Ocala after 17 years in business June 12, 2026June 11, 2026 Letters to the Editor Readers share opinions about Buc-ee’s in Ocala June 11, 2026June 9, 2026 News Rider sues Ocala training center after horse steps in hole, crushes him June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 Letters to the Editor I think Rock the Country is great for Ocala and worth the $50,000 grant from the county June 10, 2026June 4, 2026 Letters to the Editor Several readers share concerns about new Home Depot coming to southwest Ocala June 9, 2026May 28, 2026 News Driver claims collision with cow on Marion County road caused severe injuries June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 Travel Wildfire impacting visibility on I-75 north of Marion County June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 Real Estate Belleview site bought for $3.75 million to build grocery-anchored shopping center June 11, 2026June 10, 2026 Arts & Entertainment Watermelon festival returning to site just west of Marion County June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 Government Ocala Police Department seeking $160,610 for new virtual training simulator June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 Government Proposed pet cremation facility at former Marion VFW post coming up for final vote June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 Crime Marion man allegedly threatens to kill father with knife over loud music June 10, 2026June 9, 2026 Real Estate Rainbow River estate sells for $1.85 million June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Crime Dunnellon man accused of murdering father, burying body in backyard June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Restaurants Bojangles reopening in Ocala this week after extensive remodel June 10, 2026June 9, 2026 Community Beagle deemed ‘too gentle’ for hunting rescued to new home in Marion County June 10, 2026June 9, 2026 Letters to the Editor With all the growth, I think we need more retail options in Marion Oaks I know we’re getting a BJ’s Wholesale, but I’d still like Costco to come to Ocala. I believe some people treat Marion Oaks like a dump Obituaries Linda E. Thibeault Aretha Chappell Marilyn Mathews Government Four new candidates join crowded races for Marion County government seats June 10, 2026June 9, 2026 Crime Police: Ocala man steals over $1,200 in tools from former employer June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 Arts & Entertainment Bigfoot conference returning to Ocala this weekend June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 Business pOpshelf in Ocala closing, offering 50% discounts storewide June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 Community Petition to bring special needs playground to Ocala nears 1,000 signatures June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 Government Ocala advances zoning resolution for new recycling drop-off locations June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 Crime Intoxicated woman bites officer, kicks hospital staff after brawl at Ocala RaceTrac, police say June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 Business First cat cafe in Ocala now open June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 Community Firefighters extinguish large unattended campfire in Ocala National Forest June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 Business Plans for Buc-ee’s in Ocala head back before Marion development committee June 8, 2026June 7, 2026 Crime Silver Springs man hits neighbor’s face with pole over dead chickens, deputies say June 7, 2026June 4, 2026 Government Navy sets 4 days of bombing exercises in Ocala National Forest this week June 7, 2026June 5, 2026
Government City may spend $3.5 million for 925,000 gallons of gas, diesel for fleet by Jeremiah Delgado June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Government Ocala couple seeking final approval to keep mini horses on 1.54-acre property June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Business French restaurant closing in downtown Ocala after 17 years in business June 12, 2026June 11, 2026
News Rider sues Ocala training center after horse steps in hole, crushes him June 11, 2026June 11, 2026
Letters to the Editor I think Rock the Country is great for Ocala and worth the $50,000 grant from the county June 10, 2026June 4, 2026
Letters to the Editor Several readers share concerns about new Home Depot coming to southwest Ocala June 9, 2026May 28, 2026
News Driver claims collision with cow on Marion County road caused severe injuries June 9, 2026June 9, 2026
Real Estate Belleview site bought for $3.75 million to build grocery-anchored shopping center June 11, 2026June 10, 2026
Arts & Entertainment Watermelon festival returning to site just west of Marion County June 11, 2026June 11, 2026
Government Ocala Police Department seeking $160,610 for new virtual training simulator June 11, 2026June 11, 2026
Government Proposed pet cremation facility at former Marion VFW post coming up for final vote June 11, 2026June 11, 2026
Crime Marion man allegedly threatens to kill father with knife over loud music June 10, 2026June 9, 2026
Community Beagle deemed ‘too gentle’ for hunting rescued to new home in Marion County June 10, 2026June 9, 2026
Government Four new candidates join crowded races for Marion County government seats June 10, 2026June 9, 2026
Community Petition to bring special needs playground to Ocala nears 1,000 signatures June 9, 2026June 9, 2026
Government Ocala advances zoning resolution for new recycling drop-off locations June 9, 2026June 9, 2026
Crime Intoxicated woman bites officer, kicks hospital staff after brawl at Ocala RaceTrac, police say June 8, 2026June 8, 2026
Community Firefighters extinguish large unattended campfire in Ocala National Forest June 8, 2026June 8, 2026
Business Plans for Buc-ee’s in Ocala head back before Marion development committee June 8, 2026June 7, 2026
Crime Silver Springs man hits neighbor’s face with pole over dead chickens, deputies say June 7, 2026June 4, 2026
Government Navy sets 4 days of bombing exercises in Ocala National Forest this week June 7, 2026June 5, 2026