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Sports
11 months ago
Late rally sinks Patriots in extra innings as Santa Fe sweeps doubleheader

Despite early leads in both games, the College of Central Florida softball team couldn’t hold off a powerful Saints offense, falling to 22-28 on the season.

Local
11 months ago
FHP investigating hit-and-run crash at SR 326 and NE Jacksonville Road

Florida Highway Patrol asks for public’s help identifying driver who fled scene.

Local
11 months ago
More deputies on duty: MCSO steps in to bolster Dunnellon police presence

City council approves contract for six Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies as part of law enforcement shift, with patrols already underway ahead of official start date.

Entertainment
11 months ago
Engines, entertainment, and easy access: Leesburg Bikefest returns this weekend

Three-day motorcycle festival brings music, vendors, and shuttle service to downtown Leesburg; drivers on U.S. 441 should plan for delays.

Education
11 months ago
Ross Prairie and Winding Oaks named as Marion County’s newest elementary schools

With deep roots in local history, the newly named schools also gain community partners and move closer to their 2025 openings.

A newly installed raised median lines a section of SR 200 in Ocala, part of a Florida Department of Transportation project aimed at improving traffic safety and reducing accidents along the busy corridor.
Local
11 months ago
Big changes on SR 200 in Ocala: What you need to know

Raised medians, new turn lanes, and pedestrian signals aim to make one of Ocala’s busiest roads safer, but expect lane shifts and delays during construction.

A vendor smiles while arranging plants at a flower market, one of many garden-themed displays expected at Ocala’s Big Bloom Home & Garden Show.
Local
11 months ago
Big Bloom Home & Garden Show brings fresh ideas to Ocala families this weekend

Free weekend event features shopping, seminars, roses, and kids’ activities at WEC.

Community
12 months ago
Tuscawilla Park playground gets a fresh update, but expect temporary closures

Rotating sections will close for maintenance as crews install new equipment and spruce up the space.

Local
12 months ago
New Ocala development could bring homes, businesses to busy corridor

Freedom Commons project spans over 330 acres and is under review for residential and commercial use near existing neighborhoods.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Early morning burglars hit Silver Springs Shores, steal multiple firearms from unlocked cars

MCSO urges residents to lock vehicles and report suspicious activity after thieves strike during overnight hours.