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Malnourished horses seized from Williston farm by law enforcement
Law enforcement authorities seized four horses, including a 3-month-old colt, from a farm in Williston last week after finding the animals malnourished and in need of medical attention. On Friday, Levy County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 13890 NE 70th Street in Williston in reference to a report of animal...
Ocala Police officers host school supply drive for students
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Students received supplies during a school supply drive hosted by Ocala police officers at the Berkeley Pointe apartment complex. They handed out around 60 bags full of notebooks, rulers, and other essentials. Officers say the items were donated by the nonprofit group: ‘Rock Program.’
Man arrested after Marion County deputies say he traded a stolen trailer for a motorcycle
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Deputies in Marion County pulled over a driver hauling a reported trailer stolen from Sumter County. The driver told deputies he had traded the trailer for his motorcycle. Deputies found and arrested Hunter Gough at a motel on Southwest 134th Street in Ocala. He is being...
2 Central Florida schools begin extended academic year
ORLANDO, Fla. - Two Central Florida schools are evaluating the pros and cons of an extended school year. Students and teachers at Wyomina Park Elementary in Ocala returned to school on Monday, nearly a month earlier than usual. Challenger 7 Elementary in Cocoa is also starting a new year-round schedule.
Ocala sprinter’s chance meeting in a gym set him on Paralympic journey
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A passion for running has always served as a source of motivation for an Ocala sprinter. But Marshall Zackery has had to defy a lot of odds in his athletic journey. He suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was 2 years old which resulted...
Florida Horseman Milton S. Hendry Passes at 82
OCALA, Fla. —Long-time Florida horseman Milton S. Hendry passed away in Crystal River, Florida, on Thursday, June 27. He was 82. The native of Bay Springs, Mississippi, loved horses all of his life and first became professionally involved with show horses, reining horses and barrel racing. He later started race riding at unsanctioned meets in the south and midwest before receiving his jockey license to ride Quarter Horses in Louisiana in 1972. Before retiring from riding in 1986, he was a leading Quarter Horse jockey at Commonwealth Race Course in Louisville, Kentucky and Pompano Park Race Course in Pompano, Florida.
Cloud formation in sky over On Top of the World Community in Ocala
A summer evening brought this cloud formation to the skies over On Top of the World in Ocala. Thanks to Dean Janssen for sharing!. Share your local photos with us at https://ocala-news.com/submit-your-photos!
Ocala man arrested for setting fire to wife’s clothing, military uniform in backyard
A 30-year-old Ocala man has been arrested and charged with criminal mischief after he allegedly set dozens of his wife’s clothing items, including her military uniform, on fire in their backyard. On Sunday, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office corporal and deputy responded to a local residence in reference to...
Beer, coffee, BBQ, pizza, live music all under one (former Ocala fire station) roof
Midtown Station, a repurposed city fire station on the south side of Tuscawilla Park at 235 NE Watula Ave., is slated to have a soft opening in August. The family friendly food/beverage/dessert/live entertainment venue, which can accommodate 300 guests, will open early seven days a week and remain open until 10 or 11 p.m. nightly, according to the developers.
Ocala man pleads guilty to drug distribution charges, faces up to life in prison
OCALA, Florida — Terrance Maurice Washington, a 41-year-old resident of Ocala, has pleaded guilty to six counts of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, according to United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. Washington faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years, up to life, in...
40-year prison term for man who fatally shot another man outside an Ocala grocery store
A man convicted of murder has been sentenced to a 40-year prison term. Here's what we know about that case and others heard at the Marion County Judicial Center the week of July 15. State v. Leandre Rashad Cox. Judge: Circuit Judge Robert Hodges. Lawyers: Assistant State Attorney Adam Smith...
Ocala ranks No. 4 on list of U.S. cities with fastest rising home prices
Have you been watching home sales and prices in Ocala/Marion County in recent months?. Six Florida cities are among the top 10 in the U.S. when it comes to the fastest-rising home prices, according to AgentAdvice, which describes itself as "for agents, by agents and a real estate school and media company."
Ocala equine hospital enhances horse healthcare with new CT wing
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – New technology at an Ocala equine hospital is revolutionizing the way CT scans are performed on horses. On Thursday, July 18, Peterson Smith Equine Hospital (PSEH) announced the newest enhancement to its equine healthcare system; a recently completed CT wing. According to PSEH, the installation...
Popular in Florida, this luxury housing trend could soon come to Brunswick County
A housing trend that is growing in popularity across the nation could soon come to Brunswick County. In July, the Brunswick County Planning Board considered and approved a text amendment to its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a document that guides development in the county. The amendment makes way for the construction of casitas, or small house-like structures, to be built on recreational vehicle (RV) lots in outdoor RV resorts in the county.
Florida Ranked in the Top 12 States with the Best School System
A popular consumer advice website released a report on the best and worst school systems, and Florida ranked among the top 12. According to WalletHub.com’s study, the top states with the best school systems were Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. Florida came in at number 11. States with the worst school systems were New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona, Alaska, and Louisiana.
Here are bicycle safety tips for students on the road this school year
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – It’s only a few weeks until students in Central Florida head back to school — and that means there will be more kids on the streets either walking or riding their bicycles to school. In the last few years, there have been several...
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