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Weather Updates
23 hours ago
Water Management Districts Declare Extreme Water Shortage Including Alachua County

North Central and Northeast Florida’s drought conditions are being called the worst since 2000.

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Community
24 hours ago
Collaborative Transition Planned for Marion County Domestic Violence Services

Marion County Sexual Assault Center will take over services from CASA Marion by June 30 with no disruption of support.

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Community
1 day ago
Marion County Commissioners Receive Updates on Major Road and Stormwater Projects

County officials highlighted progress on several major Marion County transportation and stormwater projects, including the SW 80th Ave. widening, SW 49th Ave. extension and Lake Weir-area drainage improvements.

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Local
1 day ago
Ocala Marion Visitors & Convention Bureau Opens Online Merchandise Store

Now you can give an enviable gift or show your pride in Ocala and Marion County with an item from the Visitors & Convention Bureau’s new online shop.

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Community
1 day ago
Marion County Commission Approves Oxford Downs Expansion Amid Buffer Debate

Marion County commissioners unanimously approved amendments May 19 for the Oxford Downs property in Summerfield.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle in Early Morning in Alachua County

A man was crossing against traffic in a poorly lit area when he was struck by a car.

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Community
2 days ago
Marion County Denies Request for Goats, Ducks and Geese at Dunnellon-Area Property

Marion County commissioners unanimously denied a request to keep goats, ducks and geese at a Dunnellon-area home after neighbors raised concerns about noise, odors and animal roaming onto nearby properties.

Ocala Fire Rescue officials respond to the scene of a three-vehicle crash involving an overturned ambulance.
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Three Transported to Hospitals After Ambulance Rollover on I-75 in Ocala

Three people were transported to hospitals after an ambulance overturned in a three-vehicle crash on interstate 75 northbound near mile marker 354 in Ocala Tuesday evening.

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