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Visitors stop by the Save Our Rural Areas booth during the Marion County Farmland Preservation Festival at Stirrups and Strides on April 12.
Spring Guide
3 days ago
Citra’s Farmland Preservation Festival Emphasizes the Importance of Rural Areas in Marion County

The Farmland Preservation Festival, a Marion County spring staple, offers something for everyone.

A colored photo of a woman gardening.
Spring Guide
3 days ago
Dig Into Spring: Your Guide to Gardening in North Central Florida

Here’s a quick guide to recommended plants and gardening tips to battle the Florida heat.

A dark sky, large clock and flags in the background. Men in red blazers and sashes standing on the podium in the middle and people on the left and right of the podium in the foreground.
Equine
3 days ago
Germany Rallies to Win Longines League of Nations Ocala at WEC Ocala

Germany’s flawless second round in the Longines League of Nations Ocala at the World Equestrian Center, propelled them to victory.

A bright blue sky covered in scattered clouds with sunlight shining faintly through them.
Weather Updates
3 days ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST MARCH 23-27: I Love the 80s

This week will be a mixed bag of weather in North Central Florida, but temps will climb consistently.

Rows of motorhomes lined up indoors under bright lights at an RV show, with a large “RV Show USA” sign hanging overhead.
Photos
3 days ago
RV Show USA Showcases Motorhomes at World Equestrian Center Expo Center | PHOTOS

The RV Show USA ran from March 19-22 at the World Equestrian Center, showcasing more than 100 pre-owned recreational vehicles.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser blocks a roadway during a traffic incident.
Crime & Safety
4 days ago
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision on I-75 in Ocala Saturday Night

The female motorcyclist was struck from behind by a sedan traveling in the same lane at around 9:30 Saturday night.

Historic garments are displayed on mannequins in a patch of grass inside of a canopy. Between the mannequins is a wardrobe with various historic items.
Entertainment
4 days ago
Pioneer Women’s History Days: Celebrating Women and their Skills at Ocala’s Fort King

Fort King National Historic Landmark featured historical reenactments, displays and entertainment to celebrate pioneer women’s history.

Hundreds of rubber ducks float along a river path marked by a white floating device. A firefighter sprays a strong hose to move them.
Entertainment
4 days ago
7th Annual Duck Derby Draws Large Crowds to Ocala’s Tuscawilla Park | PHOTOS

The 7th Annual Ocala Duck Derby took place this weekend with large crowds, plenty of vendors and an intense rubber duck race on Lake Tuscawilla.

Wildfire burning low to the ground in a pine forest at night, with smoke rising through the trees near Salt Springs in Ocala National Forest.
Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Sumter County Rescinds Mandatory Burn Ban

Burn ban lifts continue in the North Central Florida region as Sumter County rescinds its drought-driven restrictions.

burn ban graphic
Crime & Safety
6 days ago
Lake County Lifts Burn Ban, Alachua County Extends Theirs

Like Marion County, Lake County has opted to drop its current countywide prohibition of outdoor burning.