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

Two HCA Florida hospitals received the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades. This is the eighth consecutive year that both HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion ...

According to the Census Bureau, in percentage terms, the Ocala metro area — which is all of Marion County — ranked No. 1 for ...

The insider series continues as Stetson beach volleyball commit Rylee Palmateer gives us insights on the landscape of beach volleyball in Marion County.

"Find a fresh breath of spring" in this new exhibit, up through May 29 at the Chelsea Art Center, 3305 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. "Stunning art works by 28 talented local artists are for sale," ...

In a negotiated plea deal, woman gets 4 years in prison. The judge wrote a report on why the woman was given the prison time ...

A 32-year-old man died in a two-vehicle crash in Ocala, Florida on Tuesday morning. The crash occurred at the intersection of Northwest 10th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. around 8 a.m ...

Shaquille O'Neal purchased letterman jackets for the entire West Port High School football team. The act of generosity stems from O'Neal's relationship with his former basketball coach, who ...

The staff at Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center in Ocala is open to anyone in need of quality health care ...

The latest edition of the Star Banner athlete of the week race is filled with flag football stars, county champion weightlifters, and so much more ...