Ocala chef finalist in ‘Summer Baking Championship’
WEC pastry chef Yohann Le Bescond is in the final three, competing for a $25K grand prize on the Food Network on June 26.
Hoops and Badges Two-game Basketball Tournament
The Hoops and Badges Two-game Basketball Tournament was held at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place in Ocala, Fla. on Friday. The tournament was hosted by the Ocala Police Department and featured two games. In the first matchup, the Ocala Police Department went head-to-head with the Family and Mentoring United (F.A.M.U. 352) team and in the second game, OPD played the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Al Lugo retires from VFW Veterans Village
The retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, who made a second career in helping others, is said to be “a tireless advocate for providing the best quality of life to veterans.”
More for Less | You can find healthy food for cheap at dollar stores
A look at nutritious staples and snacks available at Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar.
War Cry 4 Peace prayer vigil for Lezarius Graham
People filled the Sanctuary at the Church of Christ to console each other and begin the healing process. The Marion County Sheriff's Office is conducting a homicide investigation after Graham's body was found in a wooded area in the 2100 block of Northwest 43rd Street on June 7. Graham was 17-years-old and had been shot.
New details on fatal shooting
Reports show history of racial slurs aimed at Owens’ children, questions about cellphone use and security cameras.
Passing of a pioneer
First woman Marion County commissioner Gail Cross remembered for decades of service.
‘Justice for AJ’ and reassurance for her children
The memorial service for Ajike “AJ” Owens offered hope between tears.
Tyrus Clutter’s labor of love, relative to Atelier 17
The reputed artist and CF instructor will be speaking about his research in a workshop titled ‘L’Atelier de l’amour’ to take place 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the Brick City Center for the Arts.
A mom, above all
Ajike “AJ” Shantrell Owens set an example of positivity, faith and generosity.

