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Meet Gaucho, a 4-month-old black and white pup who waits for his forever home at the Humane Society of Marion County.
Project Pawsitivity
2 months ago
Project Pawsitivity: A Lifetime of Love and Play Awaits

Four-month-old Gaucho is super well-behaved for a young ‘un, and he’s at the Humane Society of Marion County just looking for a lifetime of love.

Traffic backs up along a two-lane road leading to the Rock the Country festival, with vehicles including a white Toyota sedan and a truck towing equipment stopped in a line. Law enforcement vehicles with flashing lights and cones are visible ahead, managing entry and flow. Trees with hanging moss arch over the shaded roadway, and a yellow traffic sign warns of a side road ahead.
State
2 months ago
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to Restrict Driver License Exams to English Only

Beginning Feb. 6, 2026, The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will administer driver license exams in English only.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Sumter County Enacts Burn Ban Due to Drought Conditions

Sumter County has initiated an Outdoor Burning Restriction, effective until conditions improve enough for it to be repealed.

A red logo that reads, "BJs" with a checkmark as a apostrophe on a white backdrop with brown paper ripping up to reveal the logo and white background.
Business
2 months ago
BJ’s Wholesale Club to Open First Ocala Location as Part of Winding Oaks Development

BJ’s Wholesale Club is planning its first location in Ocala, anchoring the retail portion of an upcoming residential and retail development.

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
(UPDATE: RESCINDED) Boil Water Notice Issued for Part of Ocala

The City of Ocala Water Resources Department is issuing a boil water advisory for customers between SE Fifth Street and SE 12th Street, east of SE 17th Avenue and west of SE 22nd Avenue due to a water main break.

A white and green sign for the Humane Society of Marion County sits in front of a pub on the corner of a street with guests looking from a distance.
Community
2 months ago
The Yard Stop Donates Memorial Garden Remodel to Humane Society of Marion County

Longtime Marion County business and Humane Society supporter The Yard Stop will renovate the nonprofit’s memorial garden.

Flowers are displayed on a table under a canopy with a market in the background.
Features
2 months ago
Fresh Finds and Friendly Faces Fill Circle Square Commons Farmers Market

The Circle Square Commons Farmers Market continues each Thursday, giving locals a weekly opportunity to enjoy a relaxed community gathering centered on fresh, locally made goods.

Weather Updates
2 months ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER JAN. 30-FEB. 1: In the Cold, Cold Night

After a slight respite Friday night, weekend temps overnight in the 352 will return to some of the coldest of the season.

An exterior view of the Ocala Civic Theatre with trees in the background and bushes in front. The foreground has a brown graphic with a green border. Inside is white text that reads, "Little Shop of Horrors | Markets | Pokémon Trading Cards | Circus. Weekend Top Picks. Events Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
2 months ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS JAN. 30-FEB. 1: Live Shows and Markets

This weekend is filled with exciting performances and lively markets for a celebratory weekend of arts and Mardi Gras.

Marion County Public Schools sign displaying logo and motto, "Helping Every Student Succeed," against a clear blue sky.
Education
2 months ago
MCPS School Board Unanimously Approves Funding for Weapons Detection Systems for High Schools

The Marion County Public School Board approved the purchase of a weapons detection system that should make schools safer.

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