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Ocala man allegedly pulls gun on grandmother over name change
56+ min ago (326+ words) A 29-year-old Ocala man was arrested for aggravated assault after he allegedly pointed a gun at his grandmother during an argument over a legal name change. Marion County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a local residence on Saturday, June 27, 2026, regarding…...
Timothy John Byers
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (210+ words) Ocala-News. com Timothy John Byers, age 66, of Anthony, Florida, passed away on June 27, 2026. He was born on February 4, 1960, in Ocala, Florida, to the late Marvin and Christine Byers. Timothy will be remembered by those who knew and loved him for…...
Avis Jean Ward
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (69+ words) Ocala-News. com We honor and celebrate Avis" beautiful life as she was welcomed in glory and into the loving arms of Jesus. We will always remember her bright spirit, radiant smile, listening ear, and comforting way she made everyone feel…...
Most Marion County schools score below average despite district citing progress
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (644+ words) Following a disappointing "C" grade for the Marion County school district, newly released school-level data shows that the vast majority of local public schools performed below the state average this year, despite district officials pointing to internal improvements and a…...
Rainbow and birds in flight captured over Marion County after a storm
16+ hour, 54+ min ago (55+ words) Ocala-News. com This snapshot captures a rainbow cutting through clearing storm clouds. A line of birds flies across the frame directly above the treetops, highlighting the changing sky conditions after a recent rainfall in Marion County. Thanks to Kristy Parzych…...
I think computers, online learning is hurting Marion County students
16+ hour, 56+ min ago (155+ words) I am a retired Elementary teacher with Marion County Public Schools. When I left in 2020, the administration kept telling us to put the kids on Chrome Books and complete weekly assignments on the computer. That took away from me teaching…...
Gelisandra La Santa
22+ hour, 36+ min ago (492+ words) Ocala-News. com Gelisandra La Santa, affectionately known as Sandy, passed away on May 30, 2026, in Ocala, Florida, at the age of 51. She was born on March 12, 1975, in Jersey City, New Jersey, and lived a life marked by love, devotion, and a…...
Ocala mom sentenced to 30 years for infant son's meth overdose death
18+ hour, 56+ min ago (393+ words) A 43-year-old Ocala woman has been handed the maximum penalty of 30 years in prison for the 2019 death of her 2-month-old son, who died from methamphetamine toxicity and severe malnourishment. On Monday, a Marion County judge sentenced Melissa Waiman Schroer to…...
Dunnellon hosting Boomtown Blast Independence Day Celebration
22+ hour, 56+ min ago (113+ words) Ocala-News. com The community of Dunnellon will host its Boomtown Blast Independence Day celebration this weekend. The event will be held on Saturday, July 4, from 5 p. m. to 10 p. m. at Dunnellon High School, which is located at 10055 SW 180th Avenue Road in Dunnellon. The…...
Ronald Brooke
1+ day, 36+ min ago (165+ words) Ocala-News. com Ronald Brooke, 58, of Ocala, FL, passed away on June 23, 2026. Ron was born in Sanford, FL, to Sandra Jones and Eugene Brooke. Known for his fun-loving spirit and a laugh that could fill a room, Ron lived life with…...