Belleview High, Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary, Dunnellon High, and Howard Middle recognized for academic excellence and specialized programs.
The Government Finance Officers Association recognizes the Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller’s Office for excellence in financial transparency and reporting.
The Ocala Open brings top golf talent and community supporters together for a competitive tournament benefiting Hospice of Marion County and Interfaith Emergency Services.
Join the 123rd annual Georgefest in downtown Eustis for a week of family fun, live entertainment, carnival rides, a grand parade, and spectacular fireworks!
The inaugural event connected parents with Volunteer Pre-Kindergarten programs while offering fun activities for children, including emergency vehicle exhibits and developmental screenings.
Three semi-trucks and a passenger vehicle were involved in a collision on Interstate 75, leading to hazardous spills, road closures, and hospitalizations.
“When I heard it, I just started crying — I’m still crying,” said Lilly Baron, president of the SPCA of Ocala, praising a proposed Florida bill that would create a public database of convicted animal abusers.
Ocala police arrest three men accused of fatally shooting 24-year-old Derrick Brown Jr. inside a home on NE 8th Terrace in June 2024.
Proposed amendments address no-kill shelter status, pet licensing, and new tethering regulations in ongoing public hearings.
Community members invited to open-house event on Feb. 19 to discuss future growth and development of Ocala International Airport.