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Wildfire burning through dense, dry vegetation with heavy smoke filling the air and orange glow from flames.
Local
1 year ago
Outdoor burns halted in five North Central Florida counties due to fire danger

Florida Forest Service cites dry conditions, weather risks.

Education
1 year ago
Santa Ono named sole finalist to become next University of Florida president

UF Board of Trustees to consider appointment following unanimous recommendation.

A young man stands in front of a red brick and marble military flag display at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, with flagpoles and engraved memorial slabs visible behind him under a sunny sky.
Community
1 year ago
Forest High senior’s $60K Eagle Scout project honors veterans with lasting tribute

Nicholas Eggers turned his dream into a community legacy, revamping a key display at Ocala’s Veterans Memorial Park with marble, concrete, and heart.

Local
1 year ago
Boaters get a temporary reprieve as FWC delays vote on Silver Glen restrictions

Proposal to limit anchoring and beaching at popular spring pulled from May agenda following new legislation.

Group Of Students Celebrating Graduation
Education
1 year ago
College of Central Florida to honor 2025 graduates with ceremonies at WEC

Morning and afternoon events set for May 9; speakers include students from dental hygiene and AA programs.

A close-up of a margarita in a glass with a salted rim and lime wedge, next to a colorful plate of Mexican food, with festive string lights in the background.
Entertainment
1 year ago
Top 5 places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Ocala

Whether you’re craving street tacos, live music, or margaritas with a view, these Ocala favorites are bringing the party this Cinco de Mayo.

Girl holds a cardboard house, longing for one of her own.
Community
1 year ago
Families in motels: The hidden struggles of Marion County’s homeless students

As the number of homeless students rises, Marion County schools face mounting challenges with transportation, attendance, and limited funding.

Local
1 year ago
Ocala Firefighters help rescue flightless owl from a transformer station

OFR says the owl was freed from the fenced area of the transformer station and reunited with its mother in the nearby wilderness.

Dark storm clouds loom over a green field in southeast Ocala.
Weather Updates
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Afternoon storms return as heat and humidity build across the 352

Typical Florida pattern sets in with daily rain chances and rising temps heading into the weekend.

A driver pumps gas at a station
Local
1 year ago
Florida gas prices dip after another week of fluctuations

Oil prices hit lowest point since 2021; Ocala drivers find relief under $3/gallon.