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Health & Wellness
13 hours ago
Blue-Green Algae Health Alert Issued for Orange Lake in Marion County

Health officials are warning residents to avoid contact with water near the Eagles Nest Dock area of Orange Lake after harmful algae toxins were detected.

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Weather Updates
1 day ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST MAY 11-15: Rain Chances, Warm Temps to Hang Around

Rain chances will vary between 20 and 60 percent in the North Central Florida region for the first half of the workweek.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Paddock Mall Lockdown in Ocala: No Shots Fired, No Injuries, Mall to Remain Closed for Day

The Ocala Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting call, but no shots had been fired.

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Community
2 days ago
Citrus County Awarded $4.14 Million for Cambridge Greens Septic-to-Sewer Project

Citrus County has been awarded $4.14 million in an effort to alleviate the assessment cost of the Septic-to-Sewer project in Lecanto.

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Entertainment
2 days ago
Dance Divine Hosts “Daniel: The Most High Rules” in Ocala, Final Matinee Sunday

Dance Divine School of Ballet presents “Daniel: The Most high Rules.”

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Project Pawsitivity
3 days ago
Project Pawsitivity: Heart Stealer Al is Ready for His Love-Filled Forever Home

Litte Al is barely old enough to be adopted, but he’s a lifetime of love in a tiny package waiting at the Humane Society of Marion County.

ocala traffic accident may 8 2026
Crime & Safety
4 days ago
One Trauma Alerted, Four Others Transported After 3-Vehicle Collision in Ocala

The collision occurred at SW 67th Ave. Rd. and SW 38th St. in Ocala just after noon.

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Entertainment
4 days ago
City of Ocala Invites All to Tour and Learn More About Ocala Wetland Recharge Park May 9

Come celebrate the 352’s natural beauty and learn more about Ocala Wetland Recharge Park this Saturday.

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