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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Detectives Make an Arrest in a Scam Targeting the Elderly

A man was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for conducting a scam targeting the elderly.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Juvenile Arrested Following School Bathroom Arson Incident

A 13-year-old student at Fort King Middle School was arrested Sept. 17, for setting a fire in a school bathroom, prompting the school to be evacuated.

Parajumpers land at Marion County Airport at Dunnellon Field during an event in 2024.
Business
2 months ago
Marion County Commission Approves $5.29 Million FAA Airport Improvement Grant

Marion County Commission approved a grant for $5.29 million for improvements at Marion County Airport at Dunnellon Field.

Heather Nazworth Stephens the new president of Quality DesignWorks.
Business
2 months ago
Quality DesignWorks Appoints Heather Nazworth Stephens, AKBD, as President

Second-generation leadership expands across the Nazworth family of companies following Preston Nazworth’s 2024 appointment as President of Quality Plumbing

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
UPDATED: Ocala Fire and Rescue Quickly Responds to Fire at Fort King Middle School Prompting Evacuation

Ocala Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at Fort King Middle School on Sept 17. The school was evacuated, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

CF Agribusiness Management Program Manager, Tavis Douglass, (in safety vest) demonstrates a precision agriculture drone for CF staff
Education
2 months ago
College of Central Florida to Host Farm Field Day

CF invites the community for a Field Day on Monday November 17th. Visitors can explore and learn about CF’s Agribusiness Management and Equine Studies programs.

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Local
2 months ago
City of Ocala Launches Free Downtown Trolley Service

On September 18th, the City of Ocala will be soft launching the O-Line Trolley. Providing a scenic way to explore the heart of Downtown Ocala.

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352 Fall Guide
2 months ago
Rumor Has It: Ocala’s Haunted Hotspots

Ocala’s a rich history and natural beauty, rumors spread of its chilling undercurrent of ghostly legends and paranormal hotspots that continue to intrigue locals and brave investigators alike.

Early Coalition of Childhood Learning to host a free family event.
Community
2 months ago
Free Books, Balls, and Blocks Developmental Screening Event

On October 25, 2025, the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County is hosting a free event for families with children birth to age five.

Business
2 months ago
Community Rallies for Seminole Linemen After Tragic Accident

Local businesses rally to help linemen in Seminole, Florida, who were involved in a devastating electrical accident.

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