The Humane Society of Marion County is hosting a series of fun filled events this October, including adoption drives, reading sessions for kids, a Howl-O-Ween Pawty and more.
The Professional Fire Fighters of Marion County have teamed up with OcalaBets to host a charity poker tournament on September 11th, benefiting the Embers of Hope camp for young burn survivors.
A Dunnellon, who has been diagnosed in the early stages of dementia, was last seen in the yard of her residence on Aug. 30.
An Archer Man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murdering his wife.
An Inglis man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for murdering a man in 2024.
The Discovery Center is bringing a new traveling exhibit, Alma’s Way: Welcome to My Neighborhood! Opening Saturday, September 13th. Families can step into the interactive exhibit until January 3rd, 2026.
The Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center is gearing up for its second annual Taste of the Town fundraiser, bringing together 19 local restaurants, food trucks, and beverage vendors for an evening of food, fun, and community. Set for September 12, 2025, at the Ocala Downtown Market.
Theresa Boston-Ellis Marion County Public Schools chief financial officer is retiring from the school district after 33 years on Aug. 29, 2025.
The southbound I-75 on-ramp from westbound State Road 326 in Marion County will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, to 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, for asphalt repairs. Motorists will be directed to follow detours via Northwest 44th Avenue and U.S. 27, with alternate routes provided for semi-truck drivers.
Ocala’s Jose Juarez has been appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the College of Central Florida District Board of Trustees. A longtime Marion County resident, Juarez is the CEO and founder of Victory Solutions, owner of BarbaCuban, and an active community leader involved in Leadership Florida and the Ocala-Silver Springs Rotary Club. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
