Going out to eat? See which Marion County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

Here’s when the sun rises in Florida today, what the winter solstice is and when we “spring forward” in March.

Marion County boys swimmers completed hundreds of hours in the pool to be named to the Star Banner all county teams ...

On Dec. 23, 2023, a man was fatally shot inside the Paddock Mall in Ocala. Here's a look at where the case against the accused shooter stands.

In May, a jury said Ronny Scott Cooper was guilty of carjacking with a firearm. Cooper went in front of a judge, who ...

If you’re anything like me, the anticipation of high-level basketball has you ready for the first day of the Kingdom of the Sun. For four days, Vanguard High School will host one of the best ...

The week before Christmas is reserved for holiday sports tournaments. With the talent around Florida fans and athletes are in ...

Who were the top girls swimmers in Marion County? Meet the Ocala Star-Banner's all-County team and the nominees for Girls ...

A 59-year-old man from The Villages who was trying to walk across a busy roadway at night in southeast Marion County was hit and killed Friday. Here's what we know: Where was the crash? In the ...

Saturday wasn't a happy birthday for Eligio Cintron Perez. The day before, Perez was taken into custody by law enforcement officials after a judge had signed a warrant for his arrest on a charge ...