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Vincent S. Lomoriello

Staff Report — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:45:31 +0000

Vinnie Lomoriello worked at his father’s produce store in Manhattan and later owned a bar in the Bronx before moving to Florida in the mid-1980s

Regina Mae Vance

Staff Report — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:15:13 +0000

Regina Vance received her high school diploma from Lake Weir High School in Ocala in 1977.

Ocala singer eliminated from American Idol one round before live shows

Jeremiah Delgado — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:30:54 +0000

An Ocala singer who was just one round away from the live episodes of American Idol was eliminated from the competition last night.

Belleview driver bemoans ‘excessive’ distance between cars at stoplights

Reader Submission — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:08:00 +0000

"I am fed up with the people who decide to stop excessive car lengths behind another car at red lights. Most everyone is sitting on their cell phone, not paying attention," - A Belleview driver shares his thoughts in a letter to the editor.

First Friday Art Walk returning to downtown this week

Ocala Events — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:35:00 +0000

First Friday Art Walk will return for another installment in downtown Ocala this week.

Beautiful rainbow over the Ocala National Forest

Reader Submission — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:08:39 +0000

Check out this beautiful rainbow over the Ocala National Forest after a recent storm. Thanks to Mariah Proctor for sharing!

Maui Jim president sells Ocala estate for $6.4 million

Staff Report — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:06:13 +0000

A home in Ocala that belonged to the president of one of the largest sunglasses companies in the world was just sold for $6.4 million.

FexEx seeking Ocala council’s approval amidst corporate restructuring

Staff Report — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:35:50 +0000

FedEx is seeking approval from Ocala City Council members to amend an economic agreement it made over a decade ago in Marion County, where it has created over 1,000 full-time jobs with an annual payroll of over $33 million.

New USPS stamp to save manatees unveiled at Silver Springs

Staff Report — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:04:00 +0000

A new stamp to bring awareness to and help "Save Manatees" was unveiled at Silver Springs State Park last week during Manatee Appreciation Day.

Bomb testing at Ocala National Forest continues this week

Staff Report — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:35:00 +0000

The United States Navy will continue conducting bomb testing at a site within the Ocala National Forest this week.