The Ocala City Council approved the ordinance on first reading as part of the consent agenda, with a final vote scheduled for Aug. 4.
A new holding bay aims to ease congestion as Ocala International Airport sees up to seven aircraft stacked for departure, with waits up to 30 minutes.
The Ocala City Council directed the city attorney to draft a kratom sales ban ordinance in coordination with Marion County, citing addiction, overdoses, and risks to youth.
The Marion County Commissioners voted to schedule a September 1, 2026 Data Center Workshop amid strong resident opposition over water use, noise and rural character.
The underground music community that launched national bands in the early 2000s is alive and vibrant again, here’s how to plug in and why it’s growing in 2026.
Local food truck owners say the city and county are using zoning and permitting ordinances to get around a state law intended to protect their businesses.
One week after the City of Ocala ended curbside pickup, officials report steady use at new drop-off locations despite mixed public reactions and ongoing questions about recycling’s effectiveness.
Kavana Kava Bar Central Brings South Pacific relaxation and community connection to Oxford.
Brenda Pullara’s new nonprofit is empowering differently abled local teens through custom apparel production in Marion County.
Officer Dorangelys Maldonado, who serves in the U.S. Army Reserves, was promoted to sergeant while deployed in Kuwait for a year.