Daisy Diaz is Marion County's new veterans services director, taking over from Jeffrey Askew, who retired several months ago. The Star-Banner reached out to Diaz to find out more about her, her new ...

PepsiCo Foods U.S. confirmed that it a Frito-Lay plant in Rancho Cucamonga will be shutting down manufacturing operations.

Marion County School Board members say yes to several safety measures to protect children, staff and visitors. Here's what we know: ...

This photographic series by John Elliott will be up at the Appleton Museum of Art's Balcony Gallery for Florida Artists June 21-Jan. 18. It features 42 black-and-white prints from the Ocala-based ...

Here's a look at some school-level leadership changes coming to Marion County Public Schools. More announcements are coming.

The Florida Cabinet held its first meeting on June 6 since Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis left his post for Congress ...

An e-bicyclist was hit and killed the morning of June 7, 2025. A woman was arrested for DUI manslaughter and four counts of ...

If you can stand the heat, or if we have an unseasonably cool day, here are some outdoor activities to consider.

Ocala's July 4th fireworks celebration will be held at Tuscawilla Park from 6-10 p.m., with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The event ...

An 81-year-old Summerfield woman was hit by a vehicle and killed as she walked across U.S. 301 in southeast Marion County ...

The Toronto Blue Jays (36-30) and the St. Louis Cardinals (36-30) play the second game of a 3-game series Tuesday. First ...

The Star Banner has released its all-county player of the year list. Now its time for readers to decide who was the 2024-25 ...