Local
12 months ago
Florida Department of Health in Marion County to close on Wednesday due to weather impacts

Florida Department of Health in Marion County informs via email that office will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, due to weather impacts.

Local
12 months ago
Ocala Electric Utility to host 2025 Florida Lineman Competition at the World Equestrian Center

Skilled line workers from across Florida will compete in challenging events celebrating safety, teamwork, and expertise on March 1 in Ocala.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Deputies arrest Ocala man on capital sexual battery charges

Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 31-year-old Brandon Michael Angevine for Sexual Battery on a Victim younger than 12 years old.

Features
12 months ago
Ocala’s Boots Wright drives to global success in combined driving

Florida Horse Park kicks off the USEF Combined Driving Season with the first leg of the Florida Driving Triple Crown.

National
12 months ago
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

The Senate unanimously confirmed Florida Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State with a 99-0 vote, making him the first Latino to hold the position and the first confirmed member of President Trump’s new Cabinet following his return to the White House.

Marchers bundled up during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March in Ocala, FL on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Community
12 months ago
Ocala honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with unity march and reflections on his legacy | PHOTOS

Local leaders, churches, and community groups gather to celebrate Dr. King’s message of nonviolence, equality, and unity, emphasizing his enduring impact on civil rights and education.

Local
12 months ago
City of Ocala to hold public input meetings on parking garage #2 updates

Two sessions will provide project updates and allow for public feedback on downtown parking improvements.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Former West Port coach charged with sexual activity with a minor

James Edward Ford III was arrested and now faces multiple felony charges in student sex case.

Local
12 months ago
MCFR crews rescue two dogs from structure fire in Ocala

Fire crews extinguish blaze in minutes, rescuing two dogs and ensuring no human injuries.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) dedicated his life to advancing civil rights through nonviolent protest, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. His work led to landmark legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Features
12 months ago
Reflecting on the legacy: Notable moments in the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

From the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the Nobel Peace Prize, the pivotal milestones that shaped Dr. King’s enduring fight for justice and equality.