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HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital to Host Weekly Walk-In Hiring Events Prior to Spring 2026 Opening

“Talent Thursdays” will take place every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the new hospital campus in Gainesville.

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Local
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Mentorship Program The VERB Kind Impacts At-Risk Youth in Marion, Alachua, Beyond

Mentors make all the difference in a program that helps reduce the recidivism rate for incarcerated young people.

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Crime & Safety
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(UPDATE: DRIVER KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT) Northbound I-75 Slowdown Due to Accident Near Reddick North of Ocala

A wreck is reportedly causing multiple lanes to be blocked on northbound I-75 near Mile Marker 364.

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Education
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Marion County School Board Approves Funding for Osceola Middle School Project

The Marion County Public School Board approved funding for a construction project that will transform Osceola Middle School’s Building No. 2.

Community
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City of Belleview Hosts Homeless Task Force Meeting to Strengthen Community Coordination

The Task Force meeting on Jan. 22 focused on strengthening coordination efforts between groups, improving communication and maximizing community impact.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Ocala Double Homicide Update: Estranged Husband Left Scene, Committed Suicide During Traffic Stop in Georgia

The primary suspect in the double homicide, estranged husband Ralph Bacon, presumably killed himself during a traffic stop north of the Florida-Georgia state line.

Community
1 day ago
City of Wildwood Launches Online Municipal Improvement Projects Tracker

The City of Wildwood has launched a publicly accessible online tool to keep residents informed of ongoing infrastructure and capital improvement projects.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Double Homicide Investigation Ongoing in Ocala

The Ocala Police Department is investigating a double homicide at the Marion Springs Condominiums in Ocala.

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