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Weather Updates
13 hours ago
Sumter County Public Library in The Villages to Host Hurricane Preparedness Workshop May 14

The Villages Public Library at Pinellas Plaza helps you get ready for hurricane season with a workshop on Thursday.

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Entertainment
16 hours ago
Ocala Metro Ballet Theatre Presents ‘Hansel and Gretel’ for One Day Only at College of Central Florida

The Ocala Metro Ballet Theatre will be hosting a ballet performance of “Hansel and Gretel” at the College of Central Florida.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser blocks a roadway during a traffic incident.
Crime & Safety
17 hours ago
TRAFFIC UPDATE: I-75 Chaos, Reports of S. Pine Avenue Blocked in Ocala

Southbound I-75 has been a mess all morning, and now we’re hearing S. Pine Avenue is partially blocked as well.

A construction site has multiple warning signs posted including an orange sign with a black arrow and black text reading, "Detour" and another white sign with text reading, "Road Closed."
Local
2 days ago
More Overnight I-75 Ramp Closures at SR 40 and HWY 27 in Ocala Starting May 11

Expect more work and overnight ramp closures on I-75 in the Ocala area this week.

Image of Hurricane Milton from NOAA's GOES-16 satellite on Oct. 8, 2024, showing a well-defined eye and dense cloud bands approaching the Florida peninsula.
Weather Updates
2 days ago
Lake County to Host 2026 Hurricane Expo on May 16

Hurricane season isn’t quite here yet, but it’s definitely time to start getting prepared, and Saturday’s Hurricane Expo in Lake County is an excellent first step.

Two surveillance images released by Ocala police. The left image shows a man inside the mall. The right image shows a woman and a man walking together.
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Ocala Police Seek Help Identifying Persons of Interest in Paddock Mall Altercation

Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying several individuals connected to a May 10 altercation at Paddock Mall.

A large, brick building features stairs line with black metal railings and short, red walls. Over the entrance is a smaller overhang with red letters on the front reading, "citizen's circle." Picnic tables with umbrellas are around the area. A flagpole waves the American flag and the City of Ocala flag. A statue of a butterfly stands in the center. A small splash pad can be seen encircled by the red walls.
Entertainment
2 days ago
Sand and Sun Festival Brings Unique Fun to Citizen’s Circle in Ocala

Citizen’s Circle will be host to the Sand and Sun Festival where guests can watch nationally acclaimed sand sculptures create masterful pieces.

A dark tree line lies below a sky illuminated by a hidden sunset. The sky houses a large number of clouds, varying in shape, size, height and colors. Clouds further away are a cool blue and gray tone while clouds closer to the sunset are a dark pink and Amber color.
Weather Updates
2 days 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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