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Despite lingering smoke, rainfall has limited wildfires in Ocala National Forest

1 day ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

The United States Forest Service says that nearly an inch of rainfall in some parts of the Ocala National Forest has kept several wildfires within “their respective footprints,” despite smoke continuing to appear from the interiors of multiple sites. According to the USFS, rainfall measured as high as 0.97 inches was recorded over the past weekend. The organization says there has been an average of approximately 0.50 inches of rainfall across the area.
Firestone property in Ocala sold for $4.54 million

1 day ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

The owner of a Pennsylvania-based snack food company has just purchased an Ocala property with a Firestone Complete Auto Care for $4.54 million last week. ARIG Ocala, LLC, purchased the facility at 30 Bahia Avenue in Ocala from Palmetto Silver Springs Lot 2, LLC, for $4,540,000 on Wednesday, May 7. Construction of the new auto shop, which is situated across from Walmart, was completed last year. Property records show that the building is approximately 6,550 square feet in size.
Ocala man sues MCSO over wrongful arrest

1 day ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

An Ocala man who was strip searched and detained for over 24 hours after he was mistaken for another individual has filed a wrongful arrest lawsuit against the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, saying he and his family were never reimbursed for attorney’s fees and towing expenses he incurred when his vehicle was impounded.
Ocala facility renovated into women's drug rehabilitation center

2 days ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

A former assisted living facility in southwest Ocala that was purchased by a healthcare company late last year has been renovated into a residential treatment facility to help women suffering from drug addiction in Marion County. Marion County officials and SMA Healthcare cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Women’s Residential Treatment Facility along SW 137th Loop in Ocala on Monday.
Ocala man sues Walmart after foot fractured by Gatorade

2 days ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

In a lawsuit filed against a local Walmart, an Ocala man says his foot was fractured by a case of Gatorade that fell from a high shelf while he was trying to grab the drink. The complaint was filed by attorneys representing Blair Calloway in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on Wednesday, May 7. According to the lawsuit, Calloway was visiting the Walmart located at 34 Bahia Avenue in Silver Springs Shores nearly a year ago, on May 23, 2024.
Multiple sinkholes close Ocala Wetland Recharge Park

4 days ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

The Ocala Wetland Recharge Park has been temporarily closed by city officials again due to several sinkholes opening at the property, marking a problem that has plagued the facility at least a half a dozen times since it first opened in 2020. The city reported the closure due to sinkholes and subsidences on Friday evening. “The Ocala Wetland Recharge Park is temporarily closed due to multiple areas of ground subsidence and sink holes.
Barons Creek Vineyards opens new wine tasting room in downtown Ocala

5 days ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

A Texas-based vineyard is now serving its award-winning wines at a new tasting room in downtown Ocala. Barons Creek Vineyards officially opened its doors on Friday, May 9. The new tasting room is located at 16 SW Broadway Street, in the former Corkscrew Winery. Ocala-News.com first reported the new location was on the way earlier this year. Barons Creek Vineyards was founded in Fredricksburg, Texas, as a boutique winery.
Company acquires dozens of homesites in Marion County communities for $11.1 million

5 days ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

A company that purchases and develops homesites within communities across the nation has just acquired dozens of lots in Marion Oaks and Juliette Falls for over $11 million. Millrose Properties Florida, LLC, completed separate purchases with Juliette Falls Lots, LLC, and The Deltona Corporation, on April 29 and April 30, 2025, respectively.
Ocala high school student wins National Merit Scholarship

6 days ago | ocala-news.com | Daniel Tozzi

A high school student from Ocala has been awarded a National Merit Scholarship that she will use to attend a college or university this fall. On Wednesday, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this year’s National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners, who were chosen from a pool of more than 15,000 finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Among this year’s National Merit Scholarship winners is Ocala resident Angelina Kovalchuk.
Rock the Country bringing thousands of motorists to Ocala

6 days ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

With Rock the Country returning to Ocala on Friday and Saturday, local officials are warning motorists to prepare for a significant increase in traffic and delays around the Florida Horse Park. Rock the Country will take place on Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10, at the Florida Horse Park, which is located in the 11000 block of S Highway 475 in Ocala. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to attend this year’s concert, which is headlined by Nickelback on Friday and Kid Rock on Saturday.