Grieving families share insights
Loved ones of two men who died recently talk about them and continue to hope for resolution of the homicide cases.
Lt. Gov. announces record Alzheimer’s funding during event in Ocala
Local VIPs and healthcare representatives cheered the news as a game-changer for senior healthcare.
Veterans rally to provide backpacks
The annual Stuff the Bus initiative will provide supplies for students in local elementary, middle and charter schools.
Increase seen in requests for free food
A church in Silver Springs Shores reports the number of those coming to its distribution site has more than tripled.
Gold returns to fire service
Former county commissioner joins The Villages Public Safety Department.
Ocalan earns Girl Scouts Gold Award
Alexis Hatch received the organization’s highest achievement after preserving a portion of natural longleaf pine forest at Camp Wildwood.
Ocala leader calls for ‘unity’ and ‘education’
A recent NAACP membership meeting included remarks about the death of AJ Owens and homicides in the community so far this year.
Big Lee’s Rashad Jones: ‘I beat Bobby Flay’
On the heels of opening his first brick-and-mortar restaurant, Ocala's Rashad Jones gets national TV attention for out-cooking the celebrity chef on the Food Network.
‘Mayor Emeritus’
After decades of service, Jimmy Stroup steps down as mayor, but Reddick will still revere him.
Ocalan among women honored at state level
Darnitha Johnson received the Spirit of Community award from the Florida Commission on the Status of Women.
