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Local
1 year ago
Car rams into back of Marion County School Bus, no injuries reported

Florida Highway Patrol also confirms no children were aboard the school bus at the time the accident occurred.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Suspect arrested after fuel theft at Ocala RaceTrac

OPD says that the suspect was arrested after fleeing on foot following a theft of more than $1,000 in diesel fuel.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Healing through horses: Hearts and Harmony brings equine therapy to Marion County

The equine therapy program combines healing and personal growth for veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors.

The Nest is a town center project spearheaded by the Colen Built team that will bring an entertainment area to Calesa Township.
Business
1 year ago
Build it and they will come: Colen Built Team celebrates growth and community impact

The Colen Built Development team was the featured panel and they shared their story at the Ocala Metro ExCEPtional Morning Breakfast Jan. 15, 2025.

Local
1 year ago
Heroic actions save a life during fiery crash

Off-duty firefighter-paramedic risks his own life to rescue a young woman trapped in a burning car.

Local
1 year ago
Discover Kenyan culture at the Discovery Center’s new exhibit, Kenya’s Kids

An immersive, family-friendly journey into the daily lives and traditions of Kenyan children.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods after decades of cancer concerns

Regulators cite cancer risk in lab rats; food and drug manufacturers have until 2027 to comply with new safety rules

Education
1 year ago
Marion County graduation rate rises

MCPS exceeds the state average in graduation rate improvement climbing overall to 80.3%.

Local
1 year ago
Missing Summerfield man with dementia found in South Carolina

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says that 73-year-old Kenneth Bell, missing since Tuesday, was found safe during a traffic stop in South Carolina.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Ocala Symphony Orchestra meets dressage at Bridlewood Farm

Dressage meets classical music in a unique benefit performance supporting working equines worldwide.