Education
2 days ago
Marion County Students C-O-M-P-E-T-E In February 17 Spelling Bee

Students from middle schools across Marion County will compete in the Marion County 2026 Spelling Bee on Feb. 17.

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Community
2 days ago
Liberty Lives Here: How Marion County Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary

A host of activities will be part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration with Liberty Lives Here, America 250 Marion County, FL.

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Entertainment
2 days ago
Check Out These Black History Month Community Celebrations in Marion County

Black History Month is the time for lively celebrations honoring cultural history and practices handed down generations with multiple events taking places in Ocala and Dunnellon.

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Health & Wellness
3 days ago
HCA Florida Promotes Life-Saving Lung Cancer Screenings on World Cancer Day

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital offers $99 self-pay screenings throughout 2026 to increase early detection in North Central Florida.

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Local
3 days ago
Ocala City Council Denies Amendment to Ordinance to Allow for Aboveground Incinerator

The Ocala City Council denied an applicant’s request that would have allowed for an aboveground air curtain incinerator.

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Crime & Safety
3 days ago
High Springs Fire Department Launches Free Narcan Distribution Program

The High Springs Fire Department has begun installing Narcan distribution boxes around the city for emergency use in case of an opioid overdose.

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Community
3 days ago
Ocala Bets Super Bowl Watch Party to Double as Fundraiser for Local Woman’s Cancer Battle

This Sunday’s Super Bowl 60 watch party at Ocala Bets will double as a fundraiser for cancer patient Nikkie Serrano.

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Project Pawsitivity
3 days ago
Humane Society of Marion County Receives Grant for National Adoption Challenge

The Humane Society of Marion County won a $2,000 grant from national animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society on the strength of its performance during December’s Best Friends Bring Home Love Challenge.

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Sports
3 days ago
Here Are Some of the Best Super Bowl Watch Party Options in the 352

Here are some of the best places in the North Central Florida region to join a Super Bowl LX watch party on Feb. 8, 2026.

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Community
3 days ago
Marion County Board of County Commissioners Receives Update on Dunnellon Railroad Tie Fire

Agencies provided the Marion County Board of County Commissioners with an update on the railroad tie fire at the MCBOCC meeting on Feb. 3, 2026.