Letters to the Editor in Ocala, FL - Ocala-News.com

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.

We need more stores in southeast Ocala

Reader Submission — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:04:35 +0000

"We need a big mall, Burlington, TJ Maxx, and Ross. We also need a Planet Fitness by us, a YMCA, a Sam's Club, and an Aldi," two residents of southeast Ocala say they'd like to see more businesses pop up in that area of the city. What are your thoughts?

Bring Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders to Ocala

Reader Submission — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:36:48 +0000

An Ocala resident hopes a Michigan-based pizza and "grinder" chain will someday expand into Marion County. Are there any restaurants from the Midwest that you'd like to see expand into the area?

Ocala resident says end of daily newspaper delivery a ‘sad day’

Reader Submission — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:33:23 +0000

"It's a sad day for older folks and some younger, who really enjoy sitting down in the morning with a cup of coffee and a newspaper" - Roger Francisco shares his thoughts in light of the Ocala StarBanner moving to postal delivery. What are your thoughts?

Ocala resident complains of five boil water notices in past month

Reader Submission — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:33:39 +0000

"In the northeast Ocala area, we have been through five episodes of boil water notices in the span of 38 days. The water system here is 45 years old. Maybe it's in need of replacement" - An Ocala resident shares her experience with her utility provider. Share your comments here or send us a letter to the editor.

White lines on 484 east and westbound do need repainted

Reader Submission — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:59:50 +0000

A man who drives a commercial vehicle described County Road 484 between I-75 and Marion Oaks as "treacherous," saying the lanes "need to be repainted as soon as possible."

Police officers are above the law

Reader Submission — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:30:05 +0000

"In reference to the deputy that caused the death of a bicyclist. The only consequence of his gross infraction of the law is a speeding ticket. He had no lights or siren, was going almost double the speed limit and was not responding to an emergency call" - An Ocala resident shares his thoughts on a recent verdict.

Villager loves Ocala, travels to city for ‘great dining experiences’

Reader Submission — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:33:12 +0000

"Although I live in The Villages, if I want a great dining experience, I usually drive to Ocala" - A resident of The Villages who wrote in to name a few of her favorite places to eat in Ocala says she loves the city and its restaurants. What are your favorite places to eat in Ocala?

We asked AI ‘what is there to do in Ocala’

Reader Submission — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:54:26 +0000

In a message to Ocala-News.com, a reader who asked Artificial Intelligence "what to do in Ocala" says he received a less-than-stellar response.

White lines need to be painted on CR 484

Reader Submission — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:00:03 +0000

"The white lines for traffic are obsolete in the 484 corridor. I travel that route at nighttime, and the cars weave in and out of westbound and eastbound lanes, becoming very erratic" - An Ocala resident shares his opinion on traffic along County Road 484. Are there places around Ocala that you feel need better markings or traffic control devices?