Five representatives from HCA Florida Healthcare and Interfaith Emergency Services pose with donated hygiene items outside Interfaith’s Ocala building.
Community
3 months ago
HCA Florida hospitals donate hygiene supplies to Interfaith Emergency Services ahead of hurricane season

HCA Florida Ocala and West Marion hospitals continue their support of Interfaith with a summer donation of essential hygiene items to protect vulnerable residents in Marion County.

Vintage black car parked outside the historic Ma Barker House in Bradford County, Florida.
Local
3 months ago
DeSantis greenlights $3M+ for Marion County projects: Historic Ma Barker House, clean water in Lowell, and NW 49th upgrades

Governor Ron DeSantis approves key Marion County priorities in the 2025 state budget, delivering millions for heritage preservation, clean drinking water, and safer roads.

Crowd watching fireworks light up the night sky at Tavares July 4th event.
Entertainment
3 months ago
Tavares plans unforgettable July 4th celebration with live music, and fireworks

From a seaplane flyover to food trucks, kids’ activities, and a concert by The HOOTZ, this free Independence Day event has something for everyone.

Thomas Butler presents at a county commission meeting in Ocala to support the Bus Brigade school supply drive.
Education
3 months ago
Mission: Bus Brigade returns — Marion County aims to collect 30,000+ school supplies for students in need

Help support homeless and struggling students across Marion County by donating backpacks, hygiene items, and more at local drop-off sites through July.

Students seated in a lecture hall taking notes during class.
Education
3 months ago
Marion County students score big: FAST test gains show record academic growth across grades

From reading to math and history, local students outpaced state averages with double-digit improvements on Florida’s year-round progress monitoring tests.

Close-up of a "Detour Ahead" sign with traffic cones and road construction in the background.
Local
3 months ago
Temporary road closures near Ernie Mills Park to impact Dunnellon traffic July 5–6

Drivers should expect detours and delays along Bostick Street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to scheduled closures for a local event.

State
3 months ago
DeSantis vetoes $6.25M Ocklawaha River restoration funding, delaying long-awaited project

Despite bipartisan support and projected economic and environmental benefits, the governor cut funding for restoring Florida’s most ecologically significant river system from the 2025–26 state budget.

Close-up of a kitten behind bars at a cat rescue shelter with other kittens in the background on red bedding.
Local
3 months ago
Help save lives, one cat at a time: Sheltering Hands seeks veterinarians to join low-cost clinic in Ocala

Florida-licensed vets are invited to donate just a few hours a month to provide spay/neuter services and basic care for rescued cats at Sheltering Hands’ nonprofit clinic.

Large red "CF" sculpture on College of Central Florida campus with Purple Star Campus designation badge overlay.
Education
3 months ago
College of Central Florida earns Purple Star Campus designation for veteran support

CF recognized by Florida Department of Education for its commitment to student veterans and military families through dedicated services, peer support, and education benefits guidance.

A child holding a lit sparkler, wearing a shirt with an American flag design, with a blurred outdoor background.
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Fireworks safety tips from Ocala ER doctors as July 4th injuries spike among kids and teens

As Independence Day approaches, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital urges families to keep fireworks fun—not dangerous—with simple precautions to avoid burns, ER visits, and serious injuries.

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