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Community
1 year ago
Apply now for Ocala’s 2025-2026 First Friday Art Walk season

Downtown Ocala’s popular monthly art event returns Oct. 3 with live music, local artists, family fun, and extended hours; deadline to apply is Sept. 2.

Photo of the letters CF in front of the College of Central Florida in Ocala.
Education
1 year ago
CF launches new GIS technician program to meet growing workforce demand

Starting Fall 2025, the College of Central Florida will offer hands-on training and certifications in Geographic Information Systems to prepare students for in-demand tech careers.

Local
1 year ago
Driver seriously injured after truck overturns in early morning Reddick crash

Marion County Fire Rescue crews used special tools to free the trapped driver after the pickup crashed through a fence and flipped upside down on West Highway 329.

People sitting in lawn chairs watch fireworks under an American flag at night during a Fourth of July event
Community
1 year ago
Plan your perfect Fourth of July at Ocala’s Patriotic Skies celebration

Live music, food trucks, kids’ zones, and a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show highlight Ocala’s free family-friendly event.

Local
1 year ago
Prescribed burns underway today in Levy and Marion counties

Fire crews conduct controlled burns in Goethe and Indian Lake State Forests to restore ecosystem health.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
UPDATE: Deputy-involved shooting in Summerfield under FDLE investigation

Marion County deputy injured, suspect hospitalized after traffic stop turns violent on S. Pine Avenue.

Local
1 year ago
Air taxis could soon take off in Ocala, says airport director

Ocala’s central location, airport infrastructure, and proximity to major cities make it a prime candidate for eVTOL test flights and future air taxi operations.

Business
1 year ago
Ocala CEP interim CEO earns national workforce development certification

Tamara Fleischhaker joins elite group of professionals completing ACCE and IEDC’s Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals, reinforcing CEP’s commitment to building a future-ready workforce..

Sunrise over silhouetted trees in Ocala with sun rays stretching across a clear morning sky.
Weather Updates
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Hot days, scattered storms ahead for the Ocala area

Afternoon heat indices near 105° and increasing thunderstorm chances expected through the weekend across Marion County and surrounding areas.

A split image showing a kitchen blueprint on the left blending into a real wooden home frame under construction on the right, symbolizing planning and building.
Local
1 year ago
Marion County moves forward with growth plan update after state-mandated review

Commission adopts evaluation report shaping future housing, roads, and land use; comprehensive plan changes expected by year’s end