Tag Archives: Marion County

The Ocala City Council voted to repeal an ordinance banning saggy pants on city property. The controversial ordinance met with criticism from the NAACP.

Two children were injured in a drive-by shooting in Ocala on Friday at around 2:10 a.m. The children are currently in stable condition.

The Florida Department of Education has extended the deadline for input on its new standardized exam by a week.

Marion County Sheriff’s Office has released a first sketch of a man suspected of robbing Citizens First Bank in The Villages on Aug. 13.

A Marion County man was arrested Monday after he beat a 72-year-old man. Authorities said James Kane attacked the victim after he denied Kane permission to marry his girlfriend.

State park managers have said they will be buying or trading land in Marion, Palm Beach, and Jackson counties. This is to fill the gaps of the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, a recreational outdoor area that spans 110 miles. Marion County wants funding from the Florida Department of …

Students in Alachua County went back to school today, but summer is still in full swing. WRUF reported that temperatures are expected to soar into the mid to high 90’s this week.  Craig Ackerman of the Marion County Health Department advises residents to stay hydrated and seek out air conditioning. Ackerman recommends avoiding alcoholic …

Former prostitute and crack addict Jennifer Smith is using the lessons of her past to change lives today as the women's director of the House of Hope. The Gainesville halfway house has outgrown its current location under Smith's guidance.

Because of flooding on 150 acres of Micanopy land, the Horse Protection Association of Florida is in need of dry land for its rescues. A suitable area was found for 23 of the horses, but HPAF's Morgan Silver worries about organizing the funds to continue paying rent.

An Ocala man was arrested Sunday after attempting to flee his home, where police found his dog and evidence of animal abuse.