As we approach the end of 2025, the Star-Banner is looking back at some of our most popular photo galleries from the year.

"What occurred was unacceptable, inexcusable and fundamentally contrary to the core values of our fire department," the fire ...

Restaurant writers recall a dozen beloved Florida restaurants that are closed but not forgotten. Among them, a spot where ...

A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month.

Marion County Fire Rescue is inviting the community to stop by any of its fire stations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 for an open house in support of the ...

The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested a 17-year-old boy, who they said was identified as the shooter of a man with ...

A Florida Republican has re-filed a measure to penalize local governments attempting to remove or destroy Confederate monuments and other historic memorials. HB 496 by Sen. Stan McClain, an Ocala ...

Homebuyers and sellers are navigating a slow and expensive housing market, with rising prices and stagnant demand keeping many on the sidelines. This comes amid rising economic uncertainty and growing ...

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said a man was fatally shot following an altercation in Ocala on Thursday. The sheriff’s office said they responded to a report of a reckless ...

People love looking at homes—whether they're seriously searching for their next place or just daydreaming about what could be. Even though the current housing market is difficult, browsing is a ...

Read full article: Florida AG James Uthmeier says open carry is ‘law of the state’ OCALA, Fla. – A Kentucky man who was released from prison early and was then found living in Marion County, Florida, ...

Atlantic hurricane season ends with 13 named storms and no U.S. landfalling hurricanes The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially ends Sunday, marking the first season in a decade without a U.S.