Actor in flight gear walking on runway, promotional still from Top Gun: Maverick.
Entertainment
7 minutes ago
Always a Panther: Actor Miles Teller Returns Home to Lecanto High School

Lecanto High School alumnus and Hollywood actor Miles Teller will return to his hometown for a special invitation-only event celebrating his achievements and inspiring students with reflections on his journey from Citrus County to the big screen.

Weather Updates
21 hours ago
WEEKEND WEATHER NOV. 7-9: Warmer Nights Before Next Week’s Temp Drops

Slightly warmer days and nights are predicted for the Ocala area this weekend, before the cold creeps back in Sunday night.

A street view of the front entrance of the Marion Theatre is in the background. In the foreground is white and green text that reads, "Live Shows | Food & Wine | Festivals | Holiday Bazaar. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend." In front of the text is a small graphic of a wine glass and bottle on the left and a Christmas ornament on the right.
Entertainment
23 hours ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS NOV. 7-9: Festivals, Shows and Holiday Cheer are Here

From festivals and a holiday Bazaar to live performances, this weekend has something for everyone.

Tiana - a three-year-old, dark brown brindle, mixed pup available for adoption at the Humane Society of Marion County.
Project Pawsitivity
23 hours ago
Project Pawsitivity: Pretty Prancing Princess Tiana

Sweet, gentle three-year-old Tiana is available for adoption through the Humane Society of Marion County.

An empty chair in the foreground on the left, a well-dressed woman in the middle of photo and behind her a man in an orange jump suit. They are sitting in front of a long table with microphones in front of them to the right, with wooden wall panels in the background.
Crime & Safety
23 hours ago
Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Two Counts of Vehicular Homicide Including an Infant

A 34-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for two counts of vehicular homicide that led to the death of a 35-year-old woman and her six-month old infant.

A graphic with a beige background, two trees in the upper corners with falling leaves, leaves toward the bottom and a pumpkin with vegetables around it in the center at the bottom. Toward the top center is a brown sign reading, "Harvest." Toward the bottom is a banner that reads, "and Community." In the center is a big hand giving vegetables to a small hand.
Holiday Guide
1 day ago
Marion County Food Drives to Support Families Through the Holidays

As the holiday season approaches, multiple organizations are coming together to support families in need.

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Community
1 day ago
City of Ocala’s Engineering Department Meeting Places Emphasis on Road Safety

The City of Ocala’s Engineering Department held its second community road and safety planning meeting at IHMC on Nov. 5, 2025, focusing on locations of where there are high severity crashes, speed management and traffic calming policies.

A festive Thanksgiving table filled with traditional dishes like roast turkey, green beans, pie, and drinks, overlaid with the text “Thanksgiving Dining Around the 352 – Local Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dine-In and Takeout.”
Holiday Guide
1 day ago
Ocala Area Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving 2025 – Where to Eat or Order Out

From homestyle feasts to buffet dining, restaurants across our area are offering dine-in and takeout Thanksgiving meals so you can enjoy the holiday without the hassle of cooking.

You said: Write SEO optimized headline and subheadline, 10 keywords: Marion County Utilities is currently responding to a water main break affecting customers in the JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks, and State Road 200 Corridor service areas. Crews are actively on-site conducting repairs and working as quickly as possible to restore service. As a precaution, a precautionary boil water notice has been issued for all customers in the affected areas which include: Bent Tree Boyd Plaza Brookhaven Cherrywood Cherrywood Estates Copperleaf Freedom Commons Freedom Crossings Graystone Hardwood Trails Jasmine Park JB Ranch Laurel Commons Liberty Village Majestic Oaks Meadow Glen Oak Trace Villas Ocala Crossing South Pidgeon Park Pioneer Ranch Sun Country The Oaks Residents should: Bring all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or washing dishes to a rolling boil for at least one minute. Continue boiling water until further notice. Once repairs are complete and water service is restored, the notice will remain in effect until bacteriological testing confirms the water is safe to drink. An announcement lifting this precautionary boil water notice will be issued at that time. In addition to the ongoing repair work, the Marion County Utilities billing system is currently down, and we are experiencing higher-than-normal call volumes. We appreciate your patience as we address both issues. For assistance or to report concerns: Call: 352-307-6000 Email: Utilities@MarionFL.org Residents can follow updates at MarionFL.org or on the official Marion County social media pages. ChatGPT said: Headline: Boil Water Notice Issued After Water Main Break Affects JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks and SR 200 Corridor Subheadline: Marion County Utilities crews are working to restore service; customers in 20+ neighborhoods urged to boil water until further notice. 10 SEO Keywords: Marion County Utilities, water main break, boil water notice, JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks, SR 200, Cherrywood Estates, water outage, Ocala news, MarionFL.org You said: Write in sentence case ChatGPT said: Headline: Boil water notice issued after water main break affects JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks and SR 200 corridor Subheadline: Marion County Utilities crews are working to restore service; customers in 20+ neighborhoods urged to boil water until further notice 10 SEO keywords: Marion County Utilities, water main break, boil water notice, JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks, SR 200, Cherrywood Estates, water outage, Ocala news, MarionFL.org You said: Write short alternate headline and subheadline ChatGPT said: Alternate Headline: Water main break prompts boil notice for parts of southwest Marion County Alternate Subheadline: Dozens of neighborhoods impacted as crews work to restore service and ensure water safety You said: Write short ap style photo caption; alt text; description ChatGPT said: AP Style Photo Caption: A pot of water reaches a rolling boil on a stovetop. Marion County residents in several neighborhoods are under a precautionary boil water notice following a water main break on July 21, 2025. Alt Text: Pot of water boiling on a stovetop with visible steam
Community
1 day ago
(UPDATE: NOTICE LIFTED) Planned Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Hunters Trace & Pine Ridge Estates Nov. 4

Marion County Utilities customers in Hunters Trace and Pine Ridge Estates will be under a water boil notice on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Closeup of Ocala Downtown Gazebo with white support beams and fencing surrounding it and leading down to the square. White triangles surround the top of the gazebo with a blue-gray dome sitting atop it and a City of Ocala circular logo placed center in the front facing triangle.
Business
2 days ago
Ocala City Council Approves Modernized Airport Leasing, Property, Development Policy

The Ocala City Council unanimously approved the airport leasing and property and development policy and the revised airport development standards and airport properties website at their meeting Nov. 4, 2025.

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