Marion County — Out of fear of being sued, Marion County commissioners approved a request to rezone over 22 acres of land next to On Top of the World, located at 8441 SW 9th Street, Ocala. The land will now be overdeveloped with a 312-unit apartment complex and will sit right next to the retirement […] The post Commissioners cave in fear of being sued, approve more land to be destroyed appeared first on Ocala Post ..read more

Ocala, Florida — As the murder/homicide rate in Marion County continues to rise, another deadly shooting is being investigated by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation continues after Marion County Sheriff’s detectives were notified of the shooting deaths of two people whose bodies were found inside an Ocala residence on April 21. The bodies […] The post As the murder rate rises, the investigation continues after two found shot to death appeared first on Ocala Post ..read more

Marion County — The Florida Highway Patrol said two people were killed and three children were taken to Shands following a Wednesday morning crash. The accident occurred on I-75 in Marion County at mile marker 365, which is just south of County Road 318. FHP said the crash happened after a minivan clipped the left […] The post Semi-driver saved three children, two others dead appeared first on Ocala Post ..read more

A Washington state police officer who was on the run after killing his ex-wife and his underage girlfriend shot himself in the head Tuesday following a high-speed chase. Elias Huizar, 39, was under investigation after he was accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl who was unconscious following a night of drinking. Additionally, Huizar was […] The post Police officer shot himself following chase appeared first on Ocala Post ..read more

“Rock the Country” will feature  headliners such as Jason Aldean and Kid Rock. The show is coming to Ocala on June 7 and 8, 2024 and will be at Majestic Oaks Ocala, a 100-acre venue at 17500 N. U.S. 441, Reddick. According to organizers, the Ocala show will include Brantley Gilber, Travis Tritt, Gavin Adcock, […] The post Rock the Country promises to be amazing show appeared first on Ocala Post ..read more

Ocala, Florida — An Ocala man was arrested Monday after a neighbor called to report someone masturbating while standing in a driveway. Upon arrival, deputies found 65-year-old Charles Marcel Schmidt standing in the woman’s driveway with his pants around his akles. Deputies said the man was fully exposed and was masturbating. According to the arrest […] The post Man caught pleasuring himself in driveway appeared first on Ocala Post ..read more

Dollar Tree announced they will be raising prices up to $7 for certain items. Executive chairman and CEO Rick Dreiling, said, “The increase is part of Dollar Tree’s multi-price point strategy to offer shoppers a more relevant assortment.” Dreiling said Dollar Tree plans to focus on customers who make $125,000 per year. “Dollar Tree’s new […] The post Dollar Tree raising prices again appeared first on Ocala Post ..read more

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Danny Eugene Thomas Jr. Thomas is wanted for Capital Sexual Battery and Lewd and Lascivious Molestation on a Victim Under 12 Years of Age. If anyone has information on his whereabouts, please call Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP and reference […] The post Suspect wanted for capital sexual battery on a minor appeared first on Ocala Post ..read more

Ocala, Florida —  An Ocala man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators learned he had been sexually involved with a minor. Randy Dale, 26, was arrested and charged with Sexual Battery on a Child between 16 and 17 Years of Age, Interfering with Child Custody, and 11 counts of Possession of Child Pornography. On […] The post Man arrested, multiple felony charges involving a minor appeared first on Ocala Post ..read more

Ocala, Florida — A career criminal who has multiple felony arrests and convictions is wanted by the Ocala Police Department. Oscar Antonio Garcia, 38, is wanted in connection with several thefts and burglaries in the area. Garcia has several felony arrests for Burglary, Larceny, Grand Theft, Grand Theft Auto, and more. He may also be […] The post Career criminal on the run, wanted for dealing in stolen merchandise appeared first on Ocala Post ..read more