The City of Ocala is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2027 street banner lottery program through Aug. 1.
Ocala’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival returns June 20 with professional bull riding, live country music and a performance by Gary Allan.
Lake County is among 10 Florida organizations receiving funding from the Duke Energy Foundation ahead of the 2026 hurricane season to support storm preparedness and community resiliency efforts.
A vehicle fire near SW Azalea Court and SW Rainbow Lakes Boulevard is causing traffic delays in the Rainbow Lakes area the morning of May 25.
Purrs and Pages will combine adoptable cats, books, pastries and community events when the new Ocala business officially opens its doors June 5.
Students at South Sumter Middle School got a firsthand look at fire behavior and firefighter training through a partnership with Sumter County Fire & EMS.
The UF Pet Emergency Treatment Services of Ocala will close its current SW 27th Avenue location June 15 and relocate emergency veterinary services to the World Equestrian Center.
A 43-year-old Ocklawaha man is facing multiple felony charges after Marion County investigators said they uncovered explicit online communications and child sexual abuse material.
Marion County Sexual Assault Center will take over services from CASA Marion by June 30 with no disruption of support.
County officials highlighted progress on several major Marion County transportation and stormwater projects, including the SW 80th Ave. widening, SW 49th Ave. extension and Lake Weir-area drainage improvements.
