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Local
2 months ago
Crash with injuries on I-75 in Sumter County closes southbound lanes.

Vehicle crash on I-75 near mile marker 332 slows traffic, shuts down southbound lanes.

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Community
2 months ago
HCA Florida Ocala hospital chosen to launch institute’s first research program in north Florida

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital will launch HCA Healthcare Research Institute’s first research program in north Florida.

Brisket, Fries, and beans from Big Lee's Barbecue
Local
2 months ago
Ocala’s Big Lee’s BBQ goes viral on TikTok, draws fans from Texas and beyond

A viral TikTok video has barbecue fans driving across state lines to try Big Lee’s in Ocala. What started as a tribute to a beloved uncle has become a must-visit destination, with pitmaster Rashad Jones earning national attention.

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Local
2 months ago
County to hold public hearing for proposed roadway project that will improve existing infrastructure

The final public hearing for a proposed roadway improvement project is being held Aug. 6, 2025, at 1 p.m., at the McPherson Governmental Campus.

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Local
2 months ago
Marion County Fire Rescue extinguishes mobile home fire in Citra

Late-night fire damages Citra mobile home; no injuries reported, cause under investigation.

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Local
2 months ago
Media Advisory: FDOT Event Urges Drivers to Stop on Red

To mark National Stop on Red Week, FDOT and local agencies will host a safety event in Belleview on August 6, 2025, raising awareness about the dangers of red-light running. The event will feature guest speakers, public outreach, and law enforcement at the intersection of U.S. 301 and U.S. 441 to promote safer driving habits and reduce traffic crashes.

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Community
2 months ago
Final public hearing for 2025-26 annual action plan scheduled before MCBOCC

A final public hearing to gather feedback on the final draft of the community services and Marion County Consortium’s annual action plan for the upcoming fiscal year is scheduled for Aug. 5, 2025, before the Marion County Board of County Commissioners.

Illustrated recruitment poster for Marion County Children’s Alliance encouraging male mentors to apply. The poster features a cartoon image of a confident Black man with a beard, wearing a collared shirt and crossing his arms. Text reads: “Become a male mentor & change lives. Marion County Children’s Alliance is now hiring.” Job details include part-time work at $25/hour for 20 hours per week at designated school sites during school hours. A yellow thumbs-up icon appears in the upper right corner.
Jobs
2 months ago
Marion County Children’s Alliance hiring male mentor for local youth

The Marion County Children’s Alliance is hiring a part-time male mentor to guide youth ages 10–17.

"Still" by Mary Helen Horne
Community
2 months ago
CF Webber Gallery to present ‘The Gap Between Art and Life’ exhibition

The College of Central Florida’s Webber Gallery will host “The Gap Between Art and Life,” a juried installation art exhibition on view Sept. 1–Oct. 16.

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Community
2 months ago
Open house showcases Sumter County’s safety action plan

Sumter County is hosting an open house unveiling the safety action plan on Aug. 14 from 6 p,m. to 7 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center.

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