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Ocala dog club seeking permit renewal for seasonal events, RV parking
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (371+ words) The Greater Ocala Dog Club is asking county commissioners to renew a special use permit to continue hosting seasonal dog shows and RV parking at its 40-acre facility. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will vote on Tuesday, June…...
I would like to see Kroger or Trader Joe's in Ocala
14+ hour, 49+ min ago (137+ words) "Ocala could use another grocery store like a Kroger supermarket and a Trader Joe's supermarket in On Top of the World or on the east side of Ocala. The city's population has been growing so fast that we don't have…...
Ocala man smashes local ALDI's windows, deputies say
17+ hour, 49+ min ago (499+ words) A 58-year-old Ocala man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he allegedly smashed multiple windows at a local ALDI. On Tuesday, June 9, a Marion County Sheriff's Office deputy responded to the Aldi located at 184 Marion Oaks Boulevard in reference to…...
Request to increase homes in new Ocala development up for final vote
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (462+ words) A developer is returning to Marion County officials next week to seek final approval to expand the number of homes and modify the layout of a previously approved subdivision in northeast Ocala. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will…...
I think SR 200 is worse now than when I moved to Ocala five years ago
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (115+ words) What is happening to Ocala drivers is very disheartening. Every street I drive on, be it 17th, , Maricamp or another, drivers are over the speed limit and in a hurry. If I am driving the speed limit, they are on my…...
Silver Springs man allegedly punches, chokes female friend in motel room
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (470+ words) A 56-year-old Silver Springs man was arrested after he allegedly choked and repeatedly punched a woman in the face at a local motel. On Monday, June 8, Marion County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the Silver River Inn located on East…...
Ocala couple seeking final approval to keep mini horses on 1. 54-acre property
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (526+ words) The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will cast a final vote next week on a local family's request to keep two miniature horses on their residential property, a decision that follows a divided vote by the local zoning commission....
Evening sunbeams filter through live oaks in Ocala Historic District
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (63+ words) Ocala-News. com Bright rays of evening sunlight cut through the sprawling, moss-draped branches of a massive live oak tree in the Ocala Historic District. The sun flare casts a golden glow across a quiet residential street and manicured lawns, capturing…...
City may spend $3. 5 million for 925, 000 gallons of gas, diesel for fleet
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (332+ words) The Ocala City Council will vote on renewing a wholesale fuel supply contract that provides nearly one million gallons of gasoline and diesel annually for city vehicles. On Tuesday, Fleet Director John King will present the one-year renewal contract to…...
Driver sues Bridgestone after tire explodes during delivery to Fed Ex in Ocala
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (333+ words) A delivery truck driver has filed a lawsuit against Fed Ex, Bridgestone, and several related corporate entities after a dolly tire allegedly exploded at an Ocala distribution hub and caused severe, permanent injuries. Philip Gordon filed the lawsuit against the…...