Marion County students who competed in the 4th Annual Ocala Film Derby were recognized at Tuesday’s school board meeting after creating short films in just hours during a downtown Ocala challenge. The event awarded a record $22,500 in scholarships.

The man admitted to the illegal dumping, saying he did so because of fines he’d incurred from Marion County Code Enforcement.

Missing and endangered person Derek Abrams was last in contact with authorities from the Tidewater Trailhead area of Dunnellon.

Ocala nonprofit Veterans Helping Veterans is coming together with the resort to create a moving moment of honor.

The annual event series celebrating Ocala’s creative culture will kick off with the OTrak Chalk Walk in January.

Looks like All Hallow’s Eve will be dry and breezy, a perfect fall combination for North Central Florida.

Marion County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to authorize up to $140 million in bonds for parks, trails, clean water protection, farms, and forests. The measure would be repaid through a capped property tax and requires a simple majority to pass.

Enjoy plenty of spooky and family-friendly fun this weekend.