Nestled in central Florida, Ocala offers an affordable paradise for retirees on a fixed income. The charming downtown area features historic buildings, local shops, and palm-lined streets that give it ...

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - One of the voices of Ocala has been silenced. Former radio host Larry “The Giant” Whitler was killed in a crash on State Road 200 in Ocala, and his co-host Robin MacBlane was ...

Known as "The Gentle Giant," Whitler hosted several radio programs in the area, his brother said. Whitler and MacBlane were perhaps best known for hosting "AM Ocala Live" on WOCA from 2002 to 2020, ...

A popular and longtime radio host, Larry 'The Giant' Whitler, died in a two-vehicle crash on July 17. He was 70.

The 70-year-old man was pronounced dead at the hospital, and the 70-year-old woman is in the hospital with serious injuries.