Three young girls wearing backpacks walk hand-in-hand down a tree-lined path.
Community
6 months ago
Back to School Community Giveback returns July 26 to support 6,000+ Marion County students

With free backpacks, school supplies, and vital resources at multiple locations across Marion County, this collaborative event empowers families ahead of the new school year.

Three high school girls with hands over their hearts reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in front of an American flag.
Education
6 months ago
Belleview VFW invites students to enter $35K Voice of Democracy essay contest

Local high schoolers can win scholarships and a trip to D.C. by submitting a patriotic audio essay by Oct. 31.

Heavy highway traffic with multiple lanes of vehicles during daytime travel.
State
6 months ago
Record-breaking Fourth of July travel expected as 4.6 million Floridians hit the road

AAA forecasts 72.2 million Americans will travel for Independence Day 2025, with Florida seeing historic highs in road trips, flights, and cruises.

Local
6 months ago
Smokey Bear helps honor wildfire prevention at annual awards ceremony

Forest Service officials, firefighters, and librarians recognized at Marion County Public Library for advancing community education and reducing human-caused wildfires across Florida.

Community
6 months ago
Estella Byrd Whitman unveils donated vehicles to boost patient access in Ocala

With support from the City of Ocala and community leaders, the health center’s new vehicles aim to eliminate transportation barriers to medical and specialty care.

Local
6 months ago
Congresswoman Kat Cammack evacuates offices after death threats over ectopic pregnancy

Cammack says threats followed Wall Street Journal story; Ocala and Gainesville offices closed as law enforcement investigates.

Local
6 months ago
Umatilla man dies in early morning crash on County Road 42 in Marion County

Florida Highway Patrol says the driver failed to navigate a curve, causing his vehicle to leave the roadway and strike a tree.

Overhead view of a family sitting at a wooden table using various digital devices including a laptop, tablets, and smartphones.
Education
6 months ago
Alachua County Public Schools launching new websites, messaging system June 30

District updates include new website address, improved communication tools for families, staff, and students ahead of the new school year.

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Driver with suspended license arrested after traffic stop in Marion Oaks

Joseph Andrade was pulled over for speeding and a headlight violation; deputies discovered his license was suspended due to a prior DUI.

Bella sits attentively between two people indoors, looking directly at the camera. Her ears are perked and she wears a lavender collar, showing her calm and gentle personality.
Project Pawsitivity
6 months ago
Meet Bella: Your sweet, star-spangled sidekick

Bella, a 1-year-old mixed breed, is ready to be your smart and loyal companion.