Rabies doesn’t kill a lot of people in North Central Florida, but it’s still best to do all we can to keep our pets from being exposed.
Silver Springs State Park invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day on Sept. 26, 2026.
A 32-year-old Ocklawaha man died after a Ford pickup struck him in the westbound lane of State Road 25 early Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Marion County Girl Scout families can preview 2027’s first allergy-friendly cookie and first cookie for dogs at Saturday’s Girl Scout Fest in Wesley Chapel.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will hold a series of hog hunts during 2026-2027. Permits will be available online starting in early October 2026.
Ocala would replace its $50,000 downtown commercial grant with awards of up to $150,000 for retail and restaurants, but the CRA Board still has to adopt the program before anyone can apply.
The DOH-Marion issues a rabies advisory after a confirmed case of rabies in wildlife in the area near Rainbow Park on September 15, 2026.
The 4th Annual Ocala Film Derby brings Marion County student filmmakers together for five days of workshops, downtown production and career connections before their original short films premiere on the big screen at the Marion Theatre, where awards and a record-setting scholarship total will be revealed.
