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Community
2 months ago
Local, State Law Enforcement Invite Public to Fallen Officer Memorial in Ocala May 14

The OPD is inviting the public to join them in honoring the fallen this Thursday.

A large brick building with white pillars and large, glass windows stand in the middle of a busy town. In front the building is a fountain spouting water upward, benches, a flagpole, lamp posts, and trees.
Local
2 months ago
Wildwood Begins Barwick Street Improvements Project

A nine-month infrastructure project is underway in Wildwood as crews work to address drainage and flooding concerns along Barwick Street.

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Business
2 months ago
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion Opens New Center in Bronson

The employment support organization now operates two locations in Levy County.

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Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Blue-Green Algae Health Alert Issued for Orange Lake in Marion County

Health officials are warning residents to avoid contact with water near the Eagles Nest Dock area of Orange Lake after harmful algae toxins were detected.

A construction site has multiple warning signs posted including an orange sign with a black arrow and black text reading, "Detour" and another white sign with text reading, "Road Closed."
Local
2 months ago
More Overnight I-75 Ramp Closures at SR 40 and HWY 27 in Ocala Starting May 11

Expect more work and overnight ramp closures on I-75 in the Ocala area this week.

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Local
2 months ago
Sumter County Waives Yard Debris Fees During Burn Ban

Sumter County is temporarily waiving fees for residential yard debris disposal at the Citizens’ Drop-Off Area in Lake Panasoffkee.

Image of Hurricane Milton from NOAA's GOES-16 satellite on Oct. 8, 2024, showing a well-defined eye and dense cloud bands approaching the Florida peninsula.
Weather Updates
2 months ago
Lake County to Host 2026 Hurricane Expo on May 16

Hurricane season isn’t quite here yet, but it’s definitely time to start getting prepared, and Saturday’s Hurricane Expo in Lake County is an excellent first step.

Two surveillance images released by Ocala police. The left image shows a man inside the mall. The right image shows a woman and a man walking together.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Ocala Police Seek Help Identifying Persons of Interest in Paddock Mall Altercation

Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying several individuals connected to a May 10 altercation at Paddock Mall.

A large, brick building features stairs line with black metal railings and short, red walls. Over the entrance is a smaller overhang with red letters on the front reading, "citizen's circle." Picnic tables with umbrellas are around the area. A flagpole waves the American flag and the City of Ocala flag. A statue of a butterfly stands in the center. A small splash pad can be seen encircled by the red walls.
Entertainment
2 months ago
Sand and Sun Festival Brings Unique Fun to Citizen’s Circle in Ocala

Citizen’s Circle will be host to the Sand and Sun Festival where guests can watch nationally acclaimed sand sculptures create masterful pieces.

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Weather Updates
2 months ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST MAY 11-15: Rain Chances, Warm Temps to Hang Around

Rain chances will vary between 20 and 60 percent in the North Central Florida region for the first half of the workweek.

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