The first Dairy Queen opened in 1940 in Joliet, Illinois. The chain's signature Blizzard ice cream treat debuted in 1985. To see more photos and videos from Opening Day of the new ...

See who our five players (and one unit) have stood out in Ocala-area football midway through the high school football season. Then vote for your favorite through next Wednesday.

Take a look at the statistical leaders for high school football in and around Ocala through the first five weeks of the season, including undefeated Forest and Dunnellon, as well as highly ranked ...

The woman arrested on charges of second-degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, will be held without bail for the time being.

Going out to eat? See which Marion County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

A 32-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Belleview. The incident occurred on County Road 25 near Southeast 102nd Terrace on the morning of September 22. Florida Highway ...

A man entered a no contest plea in the death of his 76-year-old grandmother and awaits sentencing. Another man was sentenced ...

A new Dairy Queen opened Sept. 21, 2026 at 4001 NW Blitchton Road (U.S. 27) in Ocala.

The new Dairy Queen opened on Sept. 21, 2026 at 4001 NW Blitchton Road, Ocala. This is U.S. 27 west of Interstate 75. The new Dairy Queen opened on Sept. 21, 2026 at 4001 NW Blitchton Road, Ocala.

The Ocala City Council renewed the city manager's contract 4 to 1 despite business owners raising code enforcement issues.

Chick-fil-A has purchased 2.38 acres of vacant land in Marion County for $1.8 million. The land is located at the northeast ...

A woman has been arrested on charges of second-degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with two stabbings on Sept. 19.