Conditions are unsafe for outdoor burning.
Weather Updates
10 months ago
Red flag warning issued for North-Central Florida as critical fire weather conditions increase wildfire risk

Strong winds, low humidity, and dry conditions create dangerous fire environment in Marion County.

Local
10 months ago
Multi-vehicle crash on I-75 in Ocala blocks traffic and sends six to hospital

Rush hour accident near mile marker 351 on I-75 Northbound causes major delays as emergency crews respond and clear the scene.

Community
10 months ago
Ocala Civic Theatre faces financial challenges while boosting local economy

As The Civic drives tourism and business growth in Ocala, it urgently seeks community support to fund critical facility repairs and maintain financial stability.

No injuries reported after Marion County school bus carrying 19 children and a sedan collided on NW 155th Street near County Road 25A in Florida on Tuesday.
Local
10 months ago
Marion County school bus involved in crash with sedan, no injuries reported

A school bus carrying 19 children was struck by a sedan in Marion County, with no injuries reported at the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Community
10 months ago
Ocala honors civil rights leader Whitfield Jenkins with street designation

City council renames NW 24th Road to recognize Jenkins’ decades of service and impact on the community.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office searching for Reddick man wanted for failing to comply with sex offender registration

Authorities say Audirius Carnegia, convicted in 2010, failed to register his vehicles and employment as required by law.

Local
10 months ago
Florida Forest Service deploys wildfire response team to South Carolina, including personnel from Marion and other counties

A specialized wildfire management team from Florida, including firefighters from Marion, Alachua, and Gilchrist counties, is being sent to assist South Carolina as the state battles multiple wildfires.

Local
10 months ago
Ocala Gateway project funded by Tourist Development Tax, not grant money

Officials clarify that the Ocala Gateway project is financed through the Tourist Development Tax, which is designated for tourism promotion and development in Marion County.

Conditions are unsafe for outdoor burning.
Weather Updates
10 months ago
Wind advisory in effect for Ocala as strong storms and gusty winds impact the area

Southwest winds up to 40 mph and severe storms could cause power outages and hazardous driving conditions across Ocala today

Local
10 months ago
Pedestrian killed in late-night crash on SR 40 in Marion County

A 73-year-old Ocala man was fatally struck by a pickup truck while walking in the roadway on State Road 40 late Tuesday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol.