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Election Guide
10 hours ago
Kat Cammack holds U.S. House District 3 against Seth Harp

Rep. Cammack, a Republican, has held the seat since January 2021.

FILE: Then-Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody speaks during a roundtable discussion with President Donald Trump and law enforcement officials, Monday, June 8, 2020, at the White House in Washington.
Election Guide
11 hours ago
Ashley Moody bests Angie Nixon in close U.S. Senate special race

Challenger Angie Nixon surprised most with the success of first her win in the primary, and now her fierce showing in the general, but it wasn’t quite enough to unseat Moody.

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Election Guide
11 hours ago
AP calls U.S. House District 6 race for Randy Fine

The first major race in the 352 to be called went pretty much the way everybody expected.

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Crime & Safety
14 hours ago
Ocala PD issues Purple Alert for missing, endangered man

Sylvester Cotto is 82, and was last seen Tuesday morning driving a gray Dodge Ram pickup.

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Community
16 hours ago
Marion County commissioners approve amendment to interlocal agreement for medical examiner services

On Nov. 3, 2026, Marion County approved an amendment to a medical examiner cost-sharing agreement.

Entertainment
17 hours ago
Dreamland Amusements brings rides, games and cirque to Marion County

The Dreamland Amusements Fair hit Ocala with rides, games, performances and more between Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2026.

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Community
18 hours ago
Interfaith Emergency Services to host Ladies High Tea fundraiser season kickoff

The Launch Party for the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser of the year takes place on Monday, Nov. 9.

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Health & Wellness
20 hours ago
CF partners with children’s health orgs for ‘Books, Balls and Blocks’ learning event

The event will emphasize the importance of early learning and development and introduce Ocala parents to a wealth of resources.

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