HCA Florida West Marion Hosptial held a ribbon cutting Aug. 26, 2025, for its new state-of-the-art patient tower.
Theresa Boston-Ellis Marion County Public Schools chief financial officer is retiring from the school district after 33 years on Aug. 29, 2025.
HCA Healthcare Foundation’s Healthier Tomorrow Fund presented the United Way of Marion County with a check for $25,000 at the HCA Florida West Marion Hospital on Aug. 26, 2025. Courtesy: Ben Baugh/352today
The southbound I-75 on-ramp from westbound State Road 326 in Marion County will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, to 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, for asphalt repairs. Motorists will be directed to follow detours via Northwest 44th Avenue and U.S. 27, with alternate routes provided for semi-truck drivers.
College football is back, and fans across Ocala are preparing for a packed opening weekend. With the Florida Gators kicking off their season in Gainesville and major matchups on the national stage, game-day excitement is building across Marion County.
Ocala-based Fish Hawk Spirits faces tough choices after its special use permit expired, with county officials pressing for major upgrades. The distillery has invested more than $4 million locally and employs six people, but meeting conditions could cost an additional $250,000.
A woman’s car is stolen and leads to more than grand theft auto charges, with her nefarious activities including three other felonies including drug possession.
The Marion County Commission voted unanimously to give Fish Hawk Spirits more time to address compliance issues after the company’s special use permit expired in 2024.
The Black Sheep on Broadway hosts a Pints 4 Paws charity event for the Humane Society of Marion County.
Ocala’s Jose Juarez has been appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the College of Central Florida District Board of Trustees. A longtime Marion County resident, Juarez is the CEO and founder of Victory Solutions, owner of BarbaCuban, and an active community leader involved in Leadership Florida and the Ocala-Silver Springs Rotary Club. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.