As we approach the end of 2025, the Star-Banner is looking back at some of our most popular photo galleries from the year.

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...

The Star Banner preseason girls all star soccer team has been revamped. Tell us which of the soccer players deserves your ...

The Star Banner preseason boys all star soccer team has been revamped. Tell us which of the soccer players deserves your vote ...

Officials announced the arrest of four Marion County Fire Rescue employees accused of violently hazing a colleague.

Nearly a dozen candidates have already filed to run in Marion County's November 2026 election. Three candidates are running for the open County Commission District 2 seat, while five are vying for the ...

Marion County high school boys basketball coaches named their top 5 players. Now we need the fans to predict who will win ...

Tuesday and Wednesday of Thanksgiving week will be warm in Ocala/Marion County. But Turkey Day and Black Friday will be much ...

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

Stuffing/dressing was the winner in the Ocala Star-Banner's online poll asking readers to vote for their favorite ...

On Nov. 20, Golladay, 44, was sentenced to two years in prison and two years of probation. He has 119 days of credit time for ...

Christopher Kepner, father of Anna Kepner, who died on a cruise, will now be required to appear in court on Dec. 5. No reason ...