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Fewer than 150 protesters gathered in downtown Ocala, Florida, on August 2nd to protest President Trump's policies. The "Rage Against the Regime" protest, one of many nationwide, focused on issues ...
The Ocala version of the national "Rage Against the Regime" protest movement was held at 10 a.m. Aug. 2, 2025 on the downtown square.
'Rage Against the Regime' protests nationwide against Trump. Here's how Ocala fits in. The protests across the United States also fall on Vice President JD Vance’s birthday.
A counter-protester from the 'No Kings' rally in June in downtown Ocala has been charged with two counts of battery.
Deputies were called to the area the morning of July 30. Officials have classified the man's death as a homicide. Death: A 2-year-old girl died. The jury heard two theories: murder, or a ...
The Ocala Star-Banner won four awards in the Florida Society of News Editors' annual journalism contest.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office and other agencies executed Operation Seek and Ye Shall Find Out, which targeted people who go online to solicit kids for sex.
Florida is home to dozens of snake varieties, from native to invasive to venomous. WorldAtlas highlights 5 lakes with high snake populations.
A 50-year-old Silver Springs man died in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the Ocala National Forest. The crash occurred on National Forest Road 5 when the rider lost control of his dirt bike ...
Chattanooga, Tennessee-based CBL Properties has acquired the Paddock Mall in Ocala and three other indoor malls in a deal valued at $178.9 million.
Tuesday morning, the Star Banner announced 21 of the best defensive backs in Marion County high school football in 2025. Now we want to hear who the fans think will be the top defensive back ...
This 2023 story explores some of Ocala/Marion County's top spots for chicken wings. July 29 is National Chicken Wing Day.