alleged criminals cashman and thompson
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two for Impersonating Law Enforcement, Burglary

Two individuals were arrested in Marion County on Jan. 22 and charged with Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer as well as multiple other offenses.

Marion County Public Schools sign with slogan "Helping Every Student Succeed" against a blue sky.
Education
1 month ago
Marion County Public Schools Recognized by Magnet Schools of America

Eight Marion County public schools have been recognized by the national organization Magnet Schools of America.

screenshot from security video showing juveniles burglarizing a business
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Lady Lake Police Arrest Teens in Multiple Burglaries

Multiple teens were detained and ultimately arrested by Lady Lake police on Jan. 20 and charged with two commercial burglaries and an attempted vehicle break-in.

A large, orange, diamond-shaped sign with white supports reads, "Road Closed Ahead." To the right of it is a paved sidewalk leading to a construction site in the background and right has a road with a coffee shop on the corner of the road.
Local
1 month ago
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road Closures Planned for I-75 SB at CR 320 Starting Thursday

CR 320 and I-75 will be closed near Micanopy at various times for roadwork from Thursday, Jan. 22 through early February.

feral hog
Community
1 month ago
Southwest Florida Water Management District Preserve in Marion County to Close for Hog Hunt

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will close its Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve in Dunnellon Jan. 27-29 for a feral hog hunt.

Christopher Sherman David Mchellon was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff's Office and charged with multiple sexual offenses involving a minor
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Marion County Sheriffs Arrest Silver Springs Man for Sexual Offenses Involving a Minor

Christopher Sherman David Mchellon was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and charged with multiple sexual offenses involving a minor.

volunteers clean up waste
Community
1 month ago
Lake County’s Keep Lake Beautiful Announces Clean-Up and Disposal Event for Jan. 24

Lake County’s Keep Lake Beautiful is partnering with Lake County Solid Waste, Florida DEP and others for a volunteer-driven clean-up event on Jan. 24.

A man sitting in the back of a vehicle with his hands behind his back.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Horse Trainer Arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Office for Animal Cruelty

A horse trainer has been arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on animal cruelty charges for abusing a horse.

Local
1 month ago
FWC to Host Open House on the State of the Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg Jan. 28

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will update the public on the state of Lake County’s Harris Chain of Lakes at a meeting on Jan. 28, 2026.

Arc Marion teaches digital literacy in Marion County
Community
1 month ago
The Arc Marion Awarded $20K Grant to Expand Digital Literacy Training

The Arc Marion has received a special subgrant to expand its access to digital literacy training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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