Local
6 months ago
Driver hospitalized after pickup crashes into Ocala home on NE 14th Street

Firefighters responded to reports of a vehicle crashing into a house; one person was transported to the hospital and no additional injuries were reported.

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Community
6 months ago
Apply now for Ocala’s 2025-2026 First Friday Art Walk season

Downtown Ocala’s popular monthly art event returns Oct. 3 with live music, local artists, family fun, and extended hours; deadline to apply is Sept. 2.

Education
6 months ago
CF launches new GIS technician program to meet growing workforce demand

Starting Fall 2025, the College of Central Florida will offer hands-on training and certifications in Geographic Information Systems to prepare students for in-demand tech careers.

Local
6 months ago
Driver seriously injured after truck overturns in early morning Reddick crash

Marion County Fire Rescue crews used special tools to free the trapped driver after the pickup crashed through a fence and flipped upside down on West Highway 329.

People sitting in lawn chairs watch fireworks under an American flag at night during a Fourth of July event
Community
6 months ago
Plan your perfect Fourth of July at Ocala’s Patriotic Skies celebration

Live music, food trucks, kids’ zones, and a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show highlight Ocala’s free family-friendly event.

Local
6 months ago
Prescribed burns underway today in Levy and Marion counties

Fire crews conduct controlled burns in Goethe and Indian Lake State Forests to restore ecosystem health.

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
UPDATE: Deputy-involved shooting in Summerfield under FDLE investigation

Marion County deputy injured, suspect hospitalized after traffic stop turns violent on S. Pine Avenue.

Local
6 months ago
Air taxis could soon take off in Ocala, says airport director

Ocala’s central location, airport infrastructure, and proximity to major cities make it a prime candidate for eVTOL test flights and future air taxi operations.

Business
6 months ago
Ocala CEP interim CEO earns national workforce development certification

Tamara Fleischhaker joins elite group of professionals completing ACCE and IEDC’s Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals, reinforcing CEP’s commitment to building a future-ready workforce..

Sunrise over silhouetted trees in Ocala with sun rays stretching across a clear morning sky.
Weather Updates
6 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Hot days, scattered storms ahead for the Ocala area

Afternoon heat indices near 105° and increasing thunderstorm chances expected through the weekend across Marion County and surrounding areas.