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Weather Updates
16 hours ago
HURRICANE SEASON UPDATE: Former Tropical Storm Dolly Won’t Reform, Edouard to Strike Gulf Coast

The open tropical wave may bring heavy rain to Palm Beach County over Labor Day weekend, while Tropical Storm Edouard will make landfall around the Texas-Louisiana border later today.

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Equine
1 day ago
Choosing and Storing Hay in Horse Country: A Practical Guide for North Central Florida Owners

Delmar Ropp of Williston’s Farmers Direct Hay and Feed offers some tips for buying and keeping good hay, and avoiding a pricey vet bill for colic.

Exterior of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital on a sunny day
Health & Wellness
1 day ago
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital Announces New Brain and Spinal Surgery Technology

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital now has cutting-edge visualization technology that will help improve outcomes for crucial brain and spinal surgical procedures.

Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place September 9, 2025
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Man Jumps to His Death at UF’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium aka ‘The Swamp’

The man was reportedly 51 years old, and may have been homeless.

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Election Guide
2 days ago
Dr. Sarah James, Donald Barber Head to Nov. 3 Runoff for Marion School Board District 5

Incumbent Chair Dr. Sarah James and challenger Donald “Donny” Barber split on Ten Commandments displays, school safety, spending and how to raise the district’s C grade.

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Elections
2 days ago
Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds to Appear in The Villages Sept. 1

The Republican and running mate Byron Avila will host a Q&A at Brownwood Hotel & Spa on Tuesday.

A motorcyclist holds a helmet beside a parked motorcycle in Ocala. Local police are increasing traffic enforcement through September to improve motorcycle safety.
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Motorcyclist Dies in Dixie County in Latest Single-Vehicle Fatality

The rider lost control of his motorcycle “for unknown reasons” while traveling south on U.S. HWY 19 Sunday afternoon.

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Weather Updates
2 days ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 4: Water Will Continue to Fall from the Sky

Remember the weekend? Yeah, that’ll happen again across North Central Florida for the whole week.

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