
Ocala Fire Rescue saved a mobile home in the first blaze, but lost a second house to flames hours later.

The Florida Horse Park has grown into a vital community asset with 130 annual events, major facility upgrades, and a key role in emergency response efforts.

Celebrate a decade of artistic excellence with a special exhibition featuring MAX’s Resident Artists, on view from Feb. 15 to May 18 at the Appleton Museum of Art.
Join the movement to end child abuse – run or walk to help Marion County’s children heal and thrive.

Five-time stakes winner, Last Leaf, leads the auction as sales reach over $3.1 million; top horses include yearlings and racing prospects.

Maremma sheepdog Sirius wins prestigious honor for his work as a farm guard dog and his special bond with therapy horses.
The Milken Institute ranked cities based on infrastructure, job markets, and resources for residents.

The annual Big Springs STEM Fair features 177 students from Marion and Sumter counties competing in 13 categories, with top projects advancing to prestigious state and international science competitions.

Fields, wanted for child sex trafficking and child rape, was arrested during a routine traffic stop in Lady Lake on January 26, 2025.

Detectives say 17-year-old Brayan Alvarez-Torres was exchanging child pornography for a higher “rank” in a video game.