Woman aiming a bow at a virtual archery target at the North Central Florida Outdoor Expo.
Community
3 months ago
Get wild at the North Central Florida Outdoor Expo with BB guns, gators, and giveaways this August

The North Central Florida Outdoor Expo returns August 16 to the World Equestrian Center with hands-on activities, family fun, and freebies for the first 100 guests.

Community
3 months ago
Lady Lake’s Back 2 School “Scoop” serves up sweet start to the school year

Families can enjoy free ice cream, haircuts, eye screenings, and school supplies at this fun, kid-friendly event on Aug. 9.

Volunteers collect trash in a grassy field during a community cleanup event.
Community
3 months ago
Pitch in to clean up Gainesville’s Pineridge neighborhood during Saturday volunteer event

Keep Alachua County Beautiful and community partners host neighborhood cleanup with free lunch and supplies for volunteers.

Bradley Blessing State Farm parking lot with vehicle, B.R.T. bus, and worn pavement.
Business
3 months ago
Belleview awards first beautification grant to local business for property upgrades

Bradley Blessing State Farm receives $2,500 under new city program to improve safety, aesthetics along Belleview’s commercial corridor.

American cash money and yellow paper note with text Jobs with question mark in black color aerial view
Jobs
3 months ago
Summer job fair in Ocala offers hot hiring opportunities across multiple industries

Job seekers invited to July 24 event at Howard Academy Community Center with top employers and on-site support from CareerSource CLM and partners,

MCPS staff smile under informational tents at a community event with a man in the foreground giving a thumbs up.
Education
3 months ago
Marion County school orientations set: What parents need to know before the first day

Get class schedules, meet teachers, update contact info and learn about bus routes, extracurriculars and more at these upcoming orientation events.

Detour and road closed signs in front of construction fencing near a school zone in Ocala.
Local
3 months ago
SW 61st Circle to close for sewer main project starting July 21

Miller Pipeline crews to install new underground sewer system; motorists urged to expect delays and seek alternate routes through August 21.

Police Investigating a body found at 1st Ave National bank in Ocala
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Body found at First Federal Bank; Ocala Police investigating

Ocala Police Department is currently on the scene at First Federal Bank after a body was discovered. Forensics teams are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Close-up of an orange “Road Construction Ahead” warning sign against a clear blue sky.
Local
3 months ago
Directional median coming to Morse Blvd to improve safety at Chitty Chatty Run intersection

Sumter County to install directional median by May 2026 to improve safety, reduce crashes, and avoid environmental impacts.

Water treatment tank used by Marion County Utilities to deliver safe drinking water.
Local
3 months ago
Millions pour in to fix Lowell’s water crisis: State funds boost Marion County’s plan for clean, reliable water

With $5.75 million in total funding approved, Marion County takes major step toward replacing contaminated wells in Lowell with a safe public water system.

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