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Health & Wellness
2 days ago
Florida Department of Health issues rabies alert for Sparr area of Marion County

One confirmed case of rabies was found in a raccoon killed in the Sparr area on Oct. 22.

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Entertainment
3 days ago
PETA to stage protest event outside Loomis Bros. Circus in Ocala Nov. 2

The animal rights group is calling for the retirement of a 56-year-old elephant that still travels and performs with the show.

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Education
3 days ago
Ocala Film Derby students spotlighted at Marion County Public Schools meeting

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.

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Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Fort McCoy man arrested for dumping 2 tons of waste in Deer Back Lake canal

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

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Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Levy County Sheriff’s Office seeks assistance in missing persons case

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

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Community
3 days ago
Southern Hammock RV Resort invites the public to Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11

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

A large sculpture of a woman with wings making her way upward stands in a park with people and trees surrounding with a lake in the background.
Entertainment
3 days ago
City of Ocala’s Tuscawilla Art Park Series returns in 2027

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

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Weather Updates
3 days ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST Oct. 30-Nov. 1: A rain-free Halloween?

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

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