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Community
21 hours ago
Marion County Commission Meeting Inspires Lively Discussion About the 484 Interchange at I-75

Two projects that have drawn the attention and ire of concerned citizens the interchange at 484 and I-75 and the Marion Oaks Manor Flyover were discussed at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 21, 2026.

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Sports
23 hours ago
College of Central Florida Patriots Men’s Baseball Lose to Polk State, Hang on to First Place

Last week handed the Pats a series loss, but they’re still in the number one slot in the Citrus County Conference.

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Crime & Safety
23 hours ago
Marion County Announces Additional Work, Lane Closure at Intersection of SW 49th Ave. Rd and SW 66th St.

Phase 2 of the intersection improvement, which includes a new lane closure on SW 66th St., will begin on Thursday.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
WILDFIRE UPDATE: Marion County Reinstates Mandatory Ban, Alachua Under State of Emergency

As wildfires continue to burn throughout the area, Alachua and Marion counties issued new announcements on Monday.

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Education
2 days ago
Marion County Public Schools Discusses Third Floor Construction at South Marion High School

The Marion County Public School Board unanimously agreed to move forward with constructing the third floor a the new South Marion High School that would increase the school’s capacity by 700 student stations.

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Entertainment
2 days ago
GFWC Hosted Another Year of Mystery and Charity

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Ocala hosted a murder mystery Fundraiser supporting Project Hope, Veterans Helping Veterans and The Rock.

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Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Gainesville Officials Warn of Worsening Wildfire Conditions

Officials warned that worsening drought and windy conditions are fueling multiple active wildfires in the Gainesville area, prompting a local state of emergency and calls for residents to use extreme caution.

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Crime & Safety
3 days ago
One Killed in Marion County T-Bone Vehicle Accident

The accident occurred at around 5:20 p.m. yesterday evening.

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