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Crime & Safety
10 months ago
New Traffic Signal Active at SW 43rd Street Road and SW 40th Avenue in Ocala

The traffic signal at SW 43rd Street Road and SW 40th Avenue in Ocala was flashing since its installation and is now fully active.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Marion County Hospital District to Offer Free Diabetes Self-Management Classes in Early 2026

The Marion County Hospital District will host a free eight-week Diabetes self-managment series Jan. 8-Feb. 26, 2026.

Meet Georgia: a light brown, 6-year-old dog with light brown eyes. Georgia is wearing a blue harness and pink leash that says, "Adopt Me". On the harness there is a white and red, candy-cane-like Christmas bow.
Project Pawsitivity
10 months ago
Project Pawsitivity: 70 Pounds of Joy, Love and, Play

Geogia has been at Marion County Animal Services longer than any other adoptable dog. Won’t you give her a forever home?

Community
10 months ago
National Weather Service Warns of Unusually Cold Weather for Marion County

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Salvation Army are warning of unusual cold Sunday night.

Community
10 months ago
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Duke Energy Announces Work to Impact Ocala Traffic Dec. 15-18

Duke Energy Florida will be upgrading a transmission line in Ocala Dec. 15-18, bringing in a helicopter and necessitating some traffic disruption.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Gainesville Ballet Company Brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to Ocala & Beyond This Weekend

Gainesville’s vaunted nonprofit company Dance Alive National Ballet is bringing ‘The Nutcracker’ to The Villages and Ocala Dec. 12-15.

A white sign reading, "The Gathering Cafe" is hung on a historic stone building.
Food & Drink
10 months ago
352Eats: The Gathering Cafe Blends Fresh Flavors and Community Vibe in Downtown Ocala

The Gathering Cafe brings fresh-made food, handcrafted drinks and a warm neighborhood vibe to downtown Ocala, offering a cozy spot for breakfast, lunch and lingering moments.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Planned Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Pine Ridge Estates for Dec. 15

Residents of Pine Ridge Estates are on notice that planned maintenance may produce interruptions in water service on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

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Business
10 months ago
Annual Tourism Report Celebrates Ocala Region’s Rising Status as a Global Destination

Ocala and Marion County are expanding their global footprint through tourism as they are now a preferred destination for travelers.

Sunrise over silhouetted trees in Ocala with sun rays stretching across a clear morning sky.
Weather Updates
10 months ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER DEC. 12-14: Clear and Sunny with Highs in the Mid-70s

It’s going to be the kind of weekend that started drawing snowbirds to the 352 in the first place.