01/28/2021
01/28/2021
Local News for Ocala, Florida
01/28/2021
01/27/2021
Pedestrian hit, killed on Southwest Broadway Street and South Pine Avenue
Ocala, Florida — The Ocala Police Department is currently working a traffic fatality – Vehicle vs. Pedestrian – at Southwest Broadway Street and South Pine Avenue. The roadways north and south on Pine Avenue, between State Road 40 and Southwest 5th Street are currently blocked. Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible. According READ MORE.
01/27/2021
Man hit, choked pregnant woman, released on bond
On January 13, OPD Officer J. Lawrence was on patrol when he was dispatched to a late-reported domestic battery at the Howard Johnson hotel, located at 3951 NW Blitchton Rd. Initial reports indicated that the victim had previously lied to OPD about being a victim of domestic battery, but now wished to disclose having been READ MORE.
01/27/2021
Marion County Fire Rescue battled fire at auto mechanic shop, one person injured
Photo gallery of the fire below the article Belleview, Florida — A well-known business in Belleview was destroyed by a fire Wednesday morning. At approximately 6:46 a.m, MCFR units were dispatched to a commercial structure fire located at Top Tech of Belleview, located at 12006 SE County Highway 484. Dozens of passersby called 911 to READ MORE.
01/26/2021
ALDI announces store opening in Dunnellon
Dunnellon, Florida — Have you been waiting for an ALDI store to open in the Dunnellon area? Well, your wait is over. ALDI is planning to open a store in the Dunnellon Plaza near the Dollar Tree in 2021. The plaza recently underwent a 2 million dollar upgrade. The city has already approved the plans READ MORE.
01/23/2021
Did you feel that? Ocala practice bombs shake sanford
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01/22/2021
December jobs report highlights ‘encouraging, measured’ progress across region
Laura Byrnes CareerSource The unemployment rate in the CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion region was 5.8 percent in December, down 0.1 percentage point over the month and 2.4 percent higher than the same time last year. The region’s December jobless rate was equal to the state rate for the month. The Ocala metropolitan statistical area, which READ MORE.
01/21/2021
Fatal Crash On I-75 In Ocala Kills Two And Injures One
A fatal crash on I-75 in Ocala killed two members of Pennsylvanian family and critically injured one on Tuesday night. Read the rest of the article on wuft.org READ MORE.
01/20/2021
Man arrested after he tried to force himself on a juvenile as she slept
A 20-year-old was arrested Tuesday and charged with Lewd and Lascivious Behavior by an Adult Over 18. On December 18, Jerome Merritt was hanging out in a “she shed” at a friend’s house who was celebrating turning 21. By the early morning hours, Merritt had consumed a large amount of alcohol, began to feel sick, READ MORE.
01/19/2021
4-year-old hit by truck, listed in serious condition
Ocala, Florida — A 4-year-old girl remains in serious condition after she was struck by a vehicle Monday. The girl suffered multiple broken bones and had to be transported to UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. According to Ocala Police, the accident happened when the girl, and four adults, including her mother, attempted to READ MORE.
01/19/2021
Department of Health in Marion County moving COVID-19 vaccination operations to Paddock Mall
Marion County — The Department of Health in Marion County is moving its COVID-19 vaccination operations to the Paddock Mall, located at 3100 SW College Road, beginning Tuesday, January 19, 2021. The site, a joint venture with AdventHealth Ocala, Marion County Emergency Management, and Paddock Mall, will be available for vaccinations by appointment only. Process READ MORE.
01/19/2021
College of Central Florida, Appleton Museum of Art launch new websites
Ocala, Florida – The College of Central Florida and Appleton Museum of Art has launched new websites with a fresh design and improved functionality that focuses on the user experience. “Now more than ever, it’s vital that information about college and museum programs and services be easily accessible and inviting,” said Dr. Jim Henningsen, CF READ MORE.
01/19/2021
Sixth annual Marion County Youth Career Expo goes virtual
Ocala, Florida – The sixth annual Marion County Youth Career Expo for middle- and high school students is set for January 28 and will, for the first time, take place virtually. The expo, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will be open at no charge to public, private, and home-schooled students as well as READ MORE.
01/19/2021
Positive outcome for Ocala family following COVID-19 shutdown
The shutdown due to COVID-19 was not bad news for everyone. Philip Hurst, of Ocala, spent most of his work career in sales and restaurant management. In March, when the pandemic hit, he was left with no income and he had no idea what he and his family were going to do. Instead of feeling READ MORE.
01/19/2021
Man sexually abused little girl, gave her an STD
Ocala, Florida — A Department of Children and Families Investigator notified law enforcement after a young girl was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease. When the girl was interviewed, she denied that anyone had touched her. However, medical personnel, after examining the little girl, said the disease is only sexually transmitted. In a later interview, READ MORE.
01/15/2021
Elementary school paraprofessional arrested, touched little girl
Dunnellon, Florida — A Romeo Elementary para-professional was arrested Thursday after a young student said he had touched her. The investigation began on November 20, 2020, after a female student came forward and told school officials that Juvenal Gomez, 58, had sat down beside her at a table and put his hand up her skirt. READ MORE.
01/14/2021
Trinity Catholic HS: Blessings to our 2nd …
Blessings to our 2nd Quarter Honor Roll students! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
News 6 WKMG / ClickOrlando: An Ocala man was …
An Ocala man was arrested on aggravated child abuse charges after an infant under his care was taken to the hospital with bruises and head trauma. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
WCJB TV20 News: While most movie theaters …
While most movie theaters across North Central Florida remain closed due to the pandemic, you can still see a movie on the big screen at the Ocala Drive-In. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021