State
1 week ago
Southwest Florida Water Management District to Close Pasco Tract for Hog Hunt Jan. 6-8

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is closing Alston Tract in Pasco County for a feral hog hunt Jan. 6-8, 2026.

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Local
1 week ago
City of Ocala Announces Five New ‘Art in City Spaces’ Exhibitions

The City of Ocala’s Art in City Spaces program offers artists and organizations the opportunity to exhibit work in public spaces.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Ocala Police Department Investigates Homicide

The Ocala Police Department is investigating a homicide, after receiving a report of gunshots and finding a deceased individual at the scene of the incident.

Sports
1 week ago
Citrus County Parks & Recreation to Host Annual Outdoors Expo Jan. 10

Citrus County’s Parks and Recreation Department will host its 3rd Annual Outdoors Expo at the Citrus Springs Community Center on Jan. 10, 2026.

Holiday Guide
1 week ago
Check Santa’s Progress Toward the 352 with the NORAD Santa Tracker

If you’re looking to share Santa Claus’ path from the North Pole to your rooftop in the 352, here is the official NORAD Santa Tracker.

Community
2 weeks ago
Marion County Boosts Roadway Projects with $2.8-Million Investment

Marion County wants to update residents on ongoing roadwork and infrastructure improvements.

Community
2 weeks ago
Gainesville’s Cotton Club Museum to Present a Celebration of Kwanzaa Dec. 26

Gainesville’s Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center will celebrate and illuminate the meanings and traditions behind the first day of Kwanzaa on Dec. 26, 2025.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Ocala Resident Dies in Early Morning Vehicle Accident

An Ocala motorist died Dec. 22, 2025, as the result of a vehicle collision, that involved three pickup trucks.

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Bell Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Accident in Levy County

A 49-year-old Bell woman died after her Jeep turned over multiple times and she was ejected from the vehicle.

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
More Charges for Accused Marion Rapist After Third Victim Comes Forward

An additional victim comes forward after seeing a social media post about a man who had been charged with multiple rapes.