"I have noticed more car accidents as we get more people here in Marion County. I've lived here in Marion County since September of 2015. Since then, the traffic to me has doubled. Many times I've been behind a slow poke doing 40-45 in a 55 limit. Sometimes, there's one in each lane too. Then you got the crazy ones zipping in and out as they appear to be doing 60-70 in the 55 limit" - An Ocala resident shares his thoughts. Read more: More people means more accidents, more traffic, and more subdivisions ..read more

A 55-year-old Ocala woman is behind bars after she allegedly entered her ex-husband’s home without permission and attacked him with a hairdryer. Read more: Ocala woman accused of entering ex-husband’s home, attacking him with hairdryer ..read more

Check out this beautiful springtime sunset over a field of wildflowers near Legacy Elementary School. Thanks to Carlos Sierra for sharing! Read more: Springtime sunset in Ocala ..read more

Marion County residents will have an opportunity to dispose of their unused or unwanted prescription medications during Drug Take Back Day this weekend. Read more: Dispose unused, unwanted medications during Drug Take Back Day this weekend ..read more

Dale Hensel was an avid Sudoku puzzler, a notable card shark, reigning domino king, croquet hustler and most of all loved a good jigsaw puzzle. Read more: Dale Robert Hensel ..read more

An animal rights group is asking the state attorney's office to pursue criminal cruelty-to-animal charges against Ocala Breeders' Sales for "recklessly overdriving" two horses who were subsequently euthanized. Read more: PETA accusing Ocala Breeders’ Sales of overdriving, euthanizing horses in request for criminal charges ..read more

Linda Kendrick loved the outdoors, and taking her grandkids to the beach and camping. Read more: Linda Louise Kendrick ..read more

"When we made the decision to downsize we both had already seen our 90th birthdays. I didn’t want to own another house. So renting one was the answer. Moving this late in life has truly been a challenge" - A couple in their 90s shares their experience downsizing from a large home to a rental in Ocala. Read more: Elderly couple says downsizing into rental in Ocala has ‘been a challenge ..read more

The Ocala Police Department has restarted a bicycle unit that will patrol multiple hot spots around the city to provide increased visibility and enable officers to maneuver quickly. Read more: Ocala police bike units return to downtown, Paddock Mall ..read more

Marjorie Buckner enjoyed fishing, music, and family. She had a love for helping people. Read more: Marjorie C. Buckner ..read more