Marion County Fair coming soon
Marion County has not had an “Open” County Fair since 1996 when it was called the Peanut Festival/ Marion County Fair.
In fact, Marion County...
Update on mm 352 crash involving semi
At 5:27 p.m, FHP announced that they were in the final stages of cleanup and all southbound lanes have reopened.
The Florida Highway Patrol said...
I-75 fatal crash involving semi and passenger car at MM 368
This story was updated. You can read it here.
Approximately 15-minutes after southbound lanes reopened following a vehicle crash involving a semi, a second A...
All I-75 southbound lanes are blocked after semi hit car head-on
UPDATE: At 5:27 p.m, FHP announced that they were in the final stages of cleanup and all southbound lanes have reopened .
The Florida Highway...
12-year-old arrested for aggravated animal cruelty
The Marion County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 12-year-old boy after he tied a dog to a tree and tortured it.
Christopher Alveraz-Murillo has been...
Five men cited for illegally hunting on state property
Five men were issued a notice to appear and cited after they were caught hunting in Silver Springs State Park.
Officer Michael Rice with Florida...
Ocala mother raped, robbed at knife-point
Ocala, Florida -- A suspect who held a mother at knife-point and then raped her is on the run.
The Ocala Police Department is trying...
Third juvenile arrested after making threats via Snapchat to commit mass shooting
A third juvenile has been arrested in association with threats made via Snapchat to shoot up Belleview Middle School and Belleview High School.
On Tuesday,...
Snook season soon opens to recreational harvest in some Gulf waters
The recreational harvest season for snook opens March 1 in some Gulf waters, including Escambia through Hernando counties, and waters south of Gordon Pass...
One person extricated following multi-vehicle crash
Ocala -- Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving a sedan, a pick-up truck, and a compact SUV Monday in the...
Ocala Police Department is investigating a Missing Person case
UPDATED: She has been found safe.
Ocala -- The Ocala Police Department is currently investigating a Missing Person case involving Shamara T. McCants, 20.
McCants was...
Boyfriend who dragged, ran over and killed girlfriend, arrested
The Florida Highway Patrol stated Sunday that nine hours after Eileen Bocca, 48, died from her injuries after being run over by her boyfriend,...
Residents encouraged to sign up for chronic health condition management classes
Marion County -- Managing chronic health conditions can be overwhelming, but it’s a reality that many residents face.
According to the Centers for Disease Control...
SWAT called after two barricade themselves inside Ocklawaha home
Ocklawaha, Florida -- Two Ocklawaha residents, Karlos Macias, 34, and Trina Shepherd, 30, were arrested Friday after a brief standoff with SWAT.
Marion County deputies...
AGM Roofing & Tree Service says they are hiring, but are tired of lame...
AGM Roofing & Tree Service says they are looking for serious workers who want a good paying, real job.
The owner, Tommy Lea, said previous...
Video of near fatal crash, booking photos of juveniles released
Video submitted to Ocala Post -- Audio has been removed
Ocala, Florida -- The Ocala Police Department is charging nine counts of Burglary-Unoccupied Conveyance-Unarmed and...
Seven juveniles charged with felonies following near deadly crash
On Monday, Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) responded to a serious crash where some of the occupants had been ejected.
The accident happened in the 6100...
Logan’s Roadhouse, Ocala, closes its doors for good, others will likely follow
Employees say they were not given an explanation prior to the closing and were notified at 2 p.m on February 19.
Logan’s Roadhouse, located at...
School bus driver cited for careless driving following crash
Three children were injured and transported to Advent Health Wednesday after their school bus struck a SUV.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a Marion County...
Federal appeals court rules against DeSantis, felons who owe fines can vote
A federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that felons cannot be kept from voting simply because they failed to pay fines, fees, and restitution resulting...