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New restaurants and more: What opened in Ocala/Marion County during first half of 2025? - Ocala StarBanner
New restaurants and more: What opened in Ocala/Marion County during first half of 2025? Ocala StarBanner
Published on 27 June 2025 | 10:33 am
'We're devastated': Reshon Keonte Reese, 16, drowned in a north Marion County quarry - Ocala StarBanner
'We're devastated': Reshon Keonte Reese, 16, drowned in a north Marion County quarry Ocala StarBanner
Published on 27 June 2025 | 9:10 am
Carolyn Jones Obituary (1924 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today - Legacy.com
Carolyn Jones Obituary (1924 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today Legacy.com
Published on 27 June 2025 | 5:04 am
2025 Ocala Sectionals Day 1: Argentina Swimmers Jump to Early Lead Over Competition - SwimSwam
2025 Ocala Sectionals Day 1: Argentina Swimmers Jump to Early Lead Over Competition SwimSwam
Published on 27 June 2025 | 3:38 am
Police discuss investigation into Ocala baseball coach accused of sexual abuse - WKMG
Police discuss investigation into Ocala baseball coach accused of sexual abuse WKMG
Published on 27 June 2025 | 2:58 am
Driver rescued after rollover crash on SW 6th Place in Ocala - FOX 35 Orlando
Driver rescued after rollover crash on SW 6th Place in Ocala FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 27 June 2025 | 2:45 am
Baseball coach accused of abusing young players in Ocala, police say - Yahoo
Baseball coach accused of abusing young players in Ocala, police say Yahoo
Published on 27 June 2025 | 1:44 am
Baseball coach accused of abusing young players in Ocala, police say - WFTV
Baseball coach accused of abusing young players in Ocala, police say WFTV
Published on 27 June 2025 | 1:44 am
Youth Baseball Coach used church to connect to victims, says Ocala Police - WFTV
Youth Baseball Coach used church to connect to victims, says Ocala Police WFTV
Published on 27 June 2025 | 12:40 am
Ocala youth baseball coach arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with multiple minors - WESH
Ocala youth baseball coach arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with multiple minors WESH
Published on 27 June 2025 | 12:15 am
Ocala Police Department adds first full-time chaplain with help from $99K grant - 352today
Ocala Police Department adds first full-time chaplain with help from $99K grant 352today
Published on 27 June 2025 | 12:12 am
Driver rescued after pickup truck overturns in Ocala crash - WCJB | TV20
Driver rescued after pickup truck overturns in Ocala crash WCJB | TV20
Published on 26 June 2025 | 9:51 pm
Jean N. Hall Obituary - Ocala StarBanner
Jean N. Hall Obituary Ocala StarBanner
Published on 26 June 2025 | 9:29 pm
Ocala baseball coach accused of inappropriate relationships with minors - FOX 35 Orlando
Ocala baseball coach accused of inappropriate relationships with minors FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 26 June 2025 | 9:29 pm
Ocala baseball coach accused of inappropriate relationships with minors - FOX 51 Gainesville
Ocala baseball coach accused of inappropriate relationships with minors FOX 51 Gainesville
Published on 26 June 2025 | 9:29 pm
Escape the summer heat with these indoor and evening weekend events - 352today
Escape the summer heat with these indoor and evening weekend events 352today
Published on 26 June 2025 | 9:11 pm
UPDATE: Traffic moving again after crash on SR-40 near Airport Road in Ocala - 352today
UPDATE: Traffic moving again after crash on SR-40 near Airport Road in Ocala 352today
Published on 26 June 2025 | 8:57 pm
Youth baseball coach arrested for sex crimes against teen boys in Ocala - WCJB | TV20
Youth baseball coach arrested for sex crimes against teen boys in Ocala WCJB | TV20
Published on 26 June 2025 | 8:26 pm
Ocala Youth Baseball Coach Arrested - WKMG
Ocala Youth Baseball Coach Arrested WKMG
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:27 pm
Peek behind the scenes - Ocala Gazette
Peek behind the scenes Ocala Gazette
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:20 pm
Ocala baseball coach accused of sexually abusing minors - WKMG
Ocala baseball coach accused of sexually abusing minors WKMG
Published on 26 June 2025 | 5:24 pm
Youth baseball coach arrested for sex crimes against teen boys in Ocala - WCJB | TV20
Youth baseball coach arrested for sex crimes against teen boys in Ocala WCJB | TV20
Published on 26 June 2025 | 5:19 pm
‘When you suspect something, say something’: Ocala youth baseball coach accused of sex crimes against teen boys bonds out of jail - WCJB | TV20
Published on 26 June 2025 | 5:19 pm
Reshon Keonte Reese Obituary (2025) - Ocala, FL - Snow's Funeral & Cremation Ministry, Inc. - Legacy.com
Reshon Keonte Reese Obituary (2025) - Ocala, FL - Snow's Funeral & Cremation Ministry, Inc. Legacy.com
Published on 26 June 2025 | 5:11 pm
Ocala youth baseball coach arrested for lewd behavior - WFTV
Ocala youth baseball coach arrested for lewd behavior WFTV
Published on 26 June 2025 | 5:10 pm
Ocala baseball coach, youth church volunteer arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with minors - FOX 35 Orlando
Ocala baseball coach, youth church volunteer arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with minors FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 26 June 2025 | 4:49 pm
FOREIGNER JOURNEY EXPERIENCE - TheaterMania
FOREIGNER JOURNEY EXPERIENCE TheaterMania
Published on 26 June 2025 | 4:25 pm
AdventHealth donates $1 million to Reilly Arts Center, unveiling new community mainstage - 352today
AdventHealth donates $1 million to Reilly Arts Center, unveiling new community mainstage 352today
Published on 26 June 2025 | 1:50 pm
Wayne Charles McCall Obituary - Ocala StarBanner
Wayne Charles McCall Obituary Ocala StarBanner
Published on 26 June 2025 | 12:34 pm
New pedestrian signals and safety upgrades coming to Ocala’s State Road 200 - 352today
New pedestrian signals and safety upgrades coming to Ocala’s State Road 200 352today
Published on 26 June 2025 | 9:35 am
Check out the photos: Remembering those Wild Waters summers in Ocala - Ocala StarBanner
Check out the photos: Remembering those Wild Waters summers in Ocala Ocala StarBanner
Published on 26 June 2025 | 9:10 am
Nonprofit executive Director arrested for fraud in Ocala - Yahoo
Nonprofit executive Director arrested for fraud in Ocala Yahoo
Published on 26 June 2025 | 2:19 am
Nonprofit executive Director arrested for fraud in Ocala - WFTV
Nonprofit executive Director arrested for fraud in Ocala WFTV
Published on 26 June 2025 | 2:19 am
Ocala.com Events - Melissa Lee - Ocala StarBanner
Ocala.com Events - Melissa Lee Ocala StarBanner
Published on 26 June 2025 | 1:07 am
Community hub is shaping up - Ocala Gazette
Community hub is shaping up Ocala Gazette
Published on 26 June 2025 | 12:28 am
Alice Sherwood Obituary (1947 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today - Legacy.com
Alice Sherwood Obituary (1947 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today Legacy.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:10 pm
Karen Page Obituary (1949 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today - Legacy.com
Karen Page Obituary (1949 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today Legacy.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:10 pm
Ocala homeless shelter director busted stealing over $264K - FOX 35 Orlando
Ocala homeless shelter director busted stealing over $264K FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 25 June 2025 | 9:22 pm
Mark Andrew Gosen Obituary (1979 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today - Legacy.com
Mark Andrew Gosen Obituary (1979 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today Legacy.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 8:09 pm
Life in Ocala Palms: Ocala 200 Lions Club awards art students in Peace Poster contest - chronicleonline.com
Life in Ocala Palms: Ocala 200 Lions Club awards art students in Peace Poster contest chronicleonline.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 6:57 pm
Movie theater guard sentenced to 15 years for raping teen girl in Ocala - WCJB | TV20
Movie theater guard sentenced to 15 years for raping teen girl in Ocala WCJB | TV20
Published on 25 June 2025 | 6:27 pm
Life in Ocala Palms: Ocala Palms residents slip on dancing shoes to kick off 100 Days of Summer - chronicleonline.com
Life in Ocala Palms: Ocala Palms residents slip on dancing shoes to kick off 100 Days of Summer chronicleonline.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 5:46 pm
Defunct Ocala: Cross Florida Barge Canal left scars, stories, and a lasting legacy of ‘what ifs’ - 352today
Defunct Ocala: Cross Florida Barge Canal left scars, stories, and a lasting legacy of ‘what ifs’ 352today
Published on 25 June 2025 | 4:14 pm
Ocala Lions Club installs new officers - chronicleonline.com
Ocala Lions Club installs new officers chronicleonline.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 4:10 pm
Star-Banner photo archives: Remember summers at Wild Waters? The park closed in 2016 - Ocala StarBanner
Star-Banner photo archives: Remember summers at Wild Waters? The park closed in 2016 Ocala StarBanner
Published on 25 June 2025 | 3:40 pm
Ocala's Open Arms Village Ex-Head Dennis Grundy Released on Bond After Arrest on Grand Theft, Fraud Charges - Hoodline
Published on 25 June 2025 | 3:36 pm
New exhibit at Fort King - Ocala Gazette
New exhibit at Fort King Ocala Gazette
Published on 25 June 2025 | 3:33 pm
Former Ocala nonprofit director arrested for $100K fraud, grand theft - 352today
Former Ocala nonprofit director arrested for $100K fraud, grand theft 352today
Published on 25 June 2025 | 1:39 pm
Former Ocala nonprofit head accused of fraud, grand theft scheme - WFTV
Former Ocala nonprofit head accused of fraud, grand theft scheme WFTV
Published on 25 June 2025 | 12:20 pm
Former Ocala nonprofit head accused of fraud, grand theft scheme - WFTV
Former Ocala nonprofit head accused of fraud, grand theft scheme WFTV
Published on 25 June 2025 | 12:19 pm
'Red, White and OSO Blue': Patriotic concert tops weekend fun list in Ocala/Marion County - Ocala StarBanner
'Red, White and OSO Blue': Patriotic concert tops weekend fun list in Ocala/Marion County Ocala StarBanner
Published on 25 June 2025 | 9:10 am
Former nonprofit executive arrested on fraud, theft charges in Ocala - WESH
Former nonprofit executive arrested on fraud, theft charges in Ocala WESH
Published on 25 June 2025 | 3:43 am
Former director of Ocala nonprofit arrested for stealing more than $100,000 from organization - WCJB | TV20
Former director of Ocala nonprofit arrested for stealing more than $100,000 from organization WCJB | TV20
Published on 24 June 2025 | 10:59 pm
Bullet grazes Marion deputy's head after woman handcuffed in patrol car pulls gun from pants - WESH
Bullet grazes Marion deputy's head after woman handcuffed in patrol car pulls gun from pants WESH
Published on 24 June 2025 | 8:39 pm
Chrystal Gallups Obituary (1933 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today - Legacy.com
Chrystal Gallups Obituary (1933 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today Legacy.com
Published on 24 June 2025 | 8:12 pm
No bail for woman accused of shooting deputy. She could face life in prison if convicted - Ocala StarBanner
No bail for woman accused of shooting deputy. She could face life in prison if convicted Ocala StarBanner
Published on 24 June 2025 | 4:54 pm
The Florida Horse Podcast E60 – Ocala Breeders’ Sales June Sale Highlights - FTBOA
The Florida Horse Podcast E60 – Ocala Breeders’ Sales June Sale Highlights FTBOA
Published on 24 June 2025 | 4:15 pm
Ocala police seek public’s help in identifying Home Depot theft suspect - WCJB | TV20
Ocala police seek public’s help in identifying Home Depot theft suspect WCJB | TV20
Published on 24 June 2025 | 3:18 pm
UPDATED: Local teen drowns in rock quarry (this version corrects location information) - Ocala Gazette
UPDATED: Local teen drowns in rock quarry (this version corrects location information) Ocala Gazette
Published on 24 June 2025 | 3:16 pm
Orange Lake Overlook: Take a trip back in time in north Marion County - Ocala StarBanner
Orange Lake Overlook: Take a trip back in time in north Marion County Ocala StarBanner
Published on 24 June 2025 | 9:10 am
3 Marion County restaurants get perfect scores; 2 cited for high-priority violations - Ocala StarBanner
3 Marion County restaurants get perfect scores; 2 cited for high-priority violations Ocala StarBanner
Published on 24 June 2025 | 9:05 am
Woman accused of shooting deputy inside patrol vehicle held on attempted murder charge - Ocala StarBanner
Woman accused of shooting deputy inside patrol vehicle held on attempted murder charge Ocala StarBanner
Published on 24 June 2025 | 3:10 am
Citizens cry foul as Embry-Riddle aviation academy nears deal in Ocala National Forest - Daily Commercial
Citizens cry foul as Embry-Riddle aviation academy nears deal in Ocala National Forest Daily Commercial
Published on 23 June 2025 | 8:10 pm
Jean Harrington Obituary (1929 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today - Legacy.com
Jean Harrington Obituary (1929 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today Legacy.com
Published on 23 June 2025 | 8:08 pm
Update: Woman shoots deputy from back of car - Ocala Gazette
Update: Woman shoots deputy from back of car Ocala Gazette
Published on 23 June 2025 | 4:30 pm
Wavel Harris Obituary (1945 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today - Legacy.com
Wavel Harris Obituary (1945 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today Legacy.com
Published on 23 June 2025 | 2:07 pm
Photos from the shooting scene: Marion County deputy, woman shot after traffic stop - Ocala StarBanner
Photos from the shooting scene: Marion County deputy, woman shot after traffic stop Ocala StarBanner
Published on 23 June 2025 | 12:30 pm
UPDATE: Deputy-involved shooting in Summerfield under FDLE investigation - 352today
UPDATE: Deputy-involved shooting in Summerfield under FDLE investigation 352today
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:23 am
Woman shot Marion County sheriff’s deputy with gun hidden in her pants, officials say - WKMG
Woman shot Marion County sheriff’s deputy with gun hidden in her pants, officials say WKMG
Published on 23 June 2025 | 10:26 am
UPDATE: Sheriff's office says woman hid gun in crotch, shot deputy inside patrol vehicle - Ocala StarBanner
UPDATE: Sheriff's office says woman hid gun in crotch, shot deputy inside patrol vehicle Ocala StarBanner
Published on 23 June 2025 | 6:30 am
Marion County Public Schools expects $64M in budget cuts. What's the plan? - Ocala StarBanner
Marion County Public Schools expects $64M in budget cuts. What's the plan? Ocala StarBanner
Published on 22 June 2025 | 9:04 am
Ocala man, 81, killed in two-vehicle crash on SR 40 in southwest Marion County - Ocala StarBanner
Ocala man, 81, killed in two-vehicle crash on SR 40 in southwest Marion County Ocala StarBanner
Published on 21 June 2025 | 7:10 pm
Discover the joy of music at Ocala Symphony’s hands-on summer camp - 352today
Discover the joy of music at Ocala Symphony’s hands-on summer camp 352today
Published on 21 June 2025 | 6:31 pm
Elderly driver killed in Ocala crash at SR 40 and SW 113th Circle - 352today
Elderly driver killed in Ocala crash at SR 40 and SW 113th Circle 352today
Published on 21 June 2025 | 5:49 pm
Active shooter call in Marion County canceled after confirming no shooter threat - WFTV
Active shooter call in Marion County canceled after confirming no shooter threat WFTV
Published on 21 June 2025 | 5:36 pm
81-year-old killed in Marion County crash - WCJB | TV20
81-year-old killed in Marion County crash WCJB | TV20
Published on 21 June 2025 | 5:11 pm
Ocala man killed in Marion County crash, FHP says - WKMG
Ocala man killed in Marion County crash, FHP says WKMG
Published on 21 June 2025 | 4:30 pm
Your guide: 4th of July 2025 fireworks in Ocala and Gainesville, plus related events - Ocala StarBanner
Your guide: 4th of July 2025 fireworks in Ocala and Gainesville, plus related events Ocala StarBanner
Published on 20 June 2025 | 9:10 am
Ocala Health Counselor arrested for fraud - WCJB | TV20
Ocala Health Counselor arrested for fraud WCJB | TV20
Published on 20 June 2025 | 4:07 am
Blocked roadway reopens after partial train derailment in Ocala - WCJB | TV20
Blocked roadway reopens after partial train derailment in Ocala WCJB | TV20
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:01 pm
Man found guilty of Ocala movie theater attack sentenced. What did the judge decide? - Ocala StarBanner
Man found guilty of Ocala movie theater attack sentenced. What did the judge decide? Ocala StarBanner
Published on 19 June 2025 | 1:20 pm
City of Ocala's water and sewer rates increase; fluoride no longer added to city water - Ocala StarBanner
City of Ocala's water and sewer rates increase; fluoride no longer added to city water Ocala StarBanner
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Popular Ocala restaurant temporarily closes; will relocate and reopen in November - Ocala StarBanner
Popular Ocala restaurant temporarily closes; will relocate and reopen in November Ocala StarBanner
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Loud booms possible as U.S. Navy hosts bomb training exercises at Ocala National Forest - FOX 35 Orlando
Loud booms possible as U.S. Navy hosts bomb training exercises at Ocala National Forest FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Three arrested, including 2 counter-protesters, at 'No Kings' rally in Ocala - Ocala StarBanner
Three arrested, including 2 counter-protesters, at 'No Kings' rally in Ocala Ocala StarBanner
Published on 14 June 2025 | 7:00 am
‘No Kings’ protest set for downtown Ocala on June 14: What to Know - Ocala StarBanner
‘No Kings’ protest set for downtown Ocala on June 14: What to Know Ocala StarBanner
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Kevin Duncan Obituary (1982 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today - Legacy.com
Kevin Duncan Obituary (1982 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today Legacy.com
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
State cites eight high-priority violations during Marion County restaurant's inspection - Ocala StarBanner
State cites eight high-priority violations during Marion County restaurant's inspection Ocala StarBanner
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Principal shuffle: Marion County Public Schools has some moves to announce - Ocala StarBanner
Principal shuffle: Marion County Public Schools has some moves to announce Ocala StarBanner
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Ocala-area horse trainer among 20 arrested in Florida online child sex sting - WKMG
Ocala-area horse trainer among 20 arrested in Florida online child sex sting WKMG
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Hunter Parks Obituary (1987 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today - Legacy.com
Hunter Parks Obituary (1987 - 2025) - Ocala, FL - 352 Today Legacy.com
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
How Gas Prices Have Changed in Ocala in the Last Week - stacker.com
How Gas Prices Have Changed in Ocala in the Last Week stacker.com
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Congratulations, Class of 2025: High school graduation season in Ocala/Marion County - Ocala StarBanner
Congratulations, Class of 2025: High school graduation season in Ocala/Marion County Ocala StarBanner
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Friend remembers Ocala man killed by falling tree - WCJB | TV20
Friend remembers Ocala man killed by falling tree WCJB | TV20
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Falling tree kills Ocala man - WCJB | TV20
Falling tree kills Ocala man WCJB | TV20
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Falling tree kills lawn service worker as thunderstorm blew through SW Ocala - Ocala StarBanner
Falling tree kills lawn service worker as thunderstorm blew through SW Ocala Ocala StarBanner
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Body found near Ocala gas station, police say - FOX 35 Orlando
Body found near Ocala gas station, police say FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 24 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Construction begins on new 225-unit apartment complex in southwest Ocala - Ocala StarBanner
Construction begins on new 225-unit apartment complex in southwest Ocala Ocala StarBanner
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
City of Ocala enters agreement with federal authorities for officers to act as ICE agents - Ocala StarBanner
City of Ocala enters agreement with federal authorities for officers to act as ICE agents Ocala StarBanner
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Sinkhole forces temporary closure of Ocala Wetland Recharge Park - Spectrum News 13
Sinkhole forces temporary closure of Ocala Wetland Recharge Park Spectrum News 13
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rock the Country Ocala 2025 Day 2: Latest weather forecast, event schedule, Day 1 recap - Ocala StarBanner
Rock the Country Ocala 2025 Day 2: Latest weather forecast, event schedule, Day 1 recap Ocala StarBanner
Published on 10 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Day 2 traffic photos: Rock the Country Ocala concert at Florida Horse Park - Ocala StarBanner
Day 2 traffic photos: Rock the Country Ocala concert at Florida Horse Park Ocala StarBanner
Published on 10 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Marion County to review proposal for youth sports, entertainment complex in Ocala - WFTV
Marion County to review proposal for youth sports, entertainment complex in Ocala WFTV
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Kid Rock, Nickelback and more: Your guide to Rock the Country Ocala 2025 concert, May 9-10 - Ocala StarBanner
Kid Rock, Nickelback and more: Your guide to Rock the Country Ocala 2025 concert, May 9-10 Ocala StarBanner
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
More than 500 gather in downtown Ocala to protest Trump Administration - Ocala StarBanner
More than 500 gather in downtown Ocala to protest Trump Administration Ocala StarBanner
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Ocala metro area is No. 1 in this latest Census Bureau growth ranking - Ocala StarBanner
Ocala metro area is No. 1 in this latest Census Bureau growth ranking Ocala StarBanner
Published on 19 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Weather Forecast and Conditions for Ocala, FL - The Weather Channel | Weather.com - The Weather Channel
Weather Forecast and Conditions for Ocala, FL - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel
Published on 23 February 2025 | 6:26 am