Crime & Safety
5 days ago
More Charges for Accused Marion Rapist After Third Victim Comes Forward

An additional victim comes forward after seeing a social media post about a man who had been charged with multiple rapes.

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Education
5 days ago
Marion County School Board Hears Update on Internal Audit from Outside Consultant

An audit firm presented the Marion County Public School Board with an update in a number of areas including planning, design and construction.

Weather Updates
5 days ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER DEC. 19-21: That 70s Show

Another mild and beautiful “winter” weekend is on tap for Ocala, Marion County and the surrounding areas.

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Entertainment
5 days ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS DEC. 19-21: Unique Holiday Crafts and Events

Festive Christmas celebrations are filling this weekend for jolly holiday cheer.

Entertainment
5 days ago
College of Central Florida’s Webber Gallery to Host ‘Manifest’ Exhibition Starting in Jan.

Two visual artists (and longtime friends) from Georgia will be displaying their works at Ocala’s Webber Gallery Jan. 7-March 5, 2026.

Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Levy County Sheriff’s Office Runs Down Notable December Drug Arrests

Levy County Sheriff’s Office has released a rundown of some of its more notable drug arrests during the month of December, 2025.

Community
6 days ago
Lake County Invites Community to Help Shape Comprehensive Plan in January Meetings

Lake County is calling for community input to help update its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, with three public meetings scheduled for January 2026.

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Features
6 days ago
Dog Days: World Equestrian Center Ocala Hosts Chinook Specialty 2025

The World Equestrian Center Ocala hosted the annual Chinook Specialty competition, celebrating the American sled dog breed, on Dec. 15 & 16, 2025.

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Community
6 days ago
Marion Commissioners Get Update on Belleview Health Department Project

The Belleview Health Department may be getting a facelift in the near future, increasing its size to keep up with the region’s growth and offer additional services.

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Features
6 days ago
Debunked Ocala: Examining Ocala’s Dark Man Legend

Long shared through local folklore, the Dark Man of the Ocala National Forest remains an enduring legend–despite the absence of any verified proof.