Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Domestic dispute leads to pursuit and vehicle fire in Marion County

The chase ended when the vehicle caught fire, forcing 39-year-old Derick Rouse to get out and give up to the deputies.

Entertainment
1 year ago
CF students present “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic”

With nearly 30 CF student performers and four faculty members stepping into roles, the energy promises to be contagious.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
UDPATE: Driver arrested after police chase and shooting near Ocala diner

The incident took place in the parking lot of Darrell’s Diner on E. Silver Springs Blvd. and is currently under investigation.

Community
1 year ago
Marion County issues state of emergency declaration

A local state of emergency was declared after Marion County was included in Governor Ron DeSantis’ executive order, which announced a state of emergency for 41 counties in Florida.

Community
1 year ago
Marion County BOCC unanimously approves budget

The Marion County Commission approved the adopted final millage rates and budgets for fiscal year 2024-25 in a 4-0 vote.

Local
1 year ago
Two Citrus County structure fires result in significant property loss

A golf cart caused a small shed to burn down in Homosassa, while a mobile home was engulfed in flames in Hernando.

Local
1 year ago
Alachua County Public School students achieve record highs in industry certifications

ACPS says students earned 5,900 industry certifications during and immediately after the 2023-24 school year.

Exterior of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital on a sunny day
Business
1 year ago
AACN honors HCA Florida Ocala and West Marion hospitals for outstanding patient care

These are the only hospitals in Marion County with Beacon Awards for Excellence

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Tropical Cyclone 9 set to strike Florida’s Big Bend area as a major hurricane

The NHC predicts that this storm, expected to be called Tropical Storm Helene, could develop Tuesday and could strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday morning.

Community
1 year ago
Lady Lake Farmers and Crafts Market set to celebrate grand re-opening next month

The market will be held every Tuesday starting Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rolling Acres Sports Complex.