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Community
10 months ago
Frank DeLuca Foundation leads charge in expanding maternity care at AdventHealth Ocala

Major gift launches hospital’s $8.5M campaign to transform mother/baby unit.

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Local
10 months ago
WEC summer season brings food, shopping, and family fun

International horse competition kicks off, but dining and retail also take the spotlight.

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Business
10 months ago
Wire 3 connects first Ocala homes to 100% fiber internet

Florida-based provider expands investment to $100 million in Marion County.

Local
10 months ago
From animal protection to firefighter benefits, new Florida laws address local concerns

Starting July 1, these are just a few of the changes Floridians will see—from harsher penalties to stronger protections.

Community
10 months ago
Stranded in Ocala, wife finds hope after husband’s near-fatal crash

With nothing but faith and strangers’ kindness, Lynn Ernest navigates the hardest months of her life.

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Education
10 months ago
New CF program opens doors to hospitality and tourism careers

Hands-on training and local internships prepare students for jobs in Florida’s top industry

Local
10 months ago
Quick response contains Silver Springs apartment fire

Firefighters extinguish bathroom blaze at quadraplex; no injuries reported as investigation begins.

Education
10 months ago
West Port High School teacher Diana Fye honored with student-nominated “Thank a Teacher” award

HCA Florida hospitals and Public Education Foundation celebrate impactful educators.

Traffic and construction barrels line State Road 200 in Ocala, Florida, during a roadway improvement project.
Community
10 months ago
Marion County raises transportation impact fees to keep up with growth and road demands

County leaders approve phased increases starting Oct. 1 to close funding gap for infrastructure projects amid concerns over housing costs.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Marion County Sheriff speaks out on repeat offenders: “We’re disheartened, not just frustrated”

Sheriff Billy Woods calls for accountability at every level — from courts to parents — as he highlights the Ocala Ocho case and others.