Local
2 years ago
Two Marion County high school bands marching in St. Patrick’s Day parade in NYC

Students from Forest and Lake Weir High Schools will be marching in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City on Saturday.

Equine
2 years ago
Ocala Breeders’ Sales two-year-olds in training auction registered more than $66 million over three days | VIDEO

The thoroughbred that commanded the most in this year’s auction was an Ocala Stud sired filly that sold for $1.8 million.

Local
2 years ago
Low-flying helicopters will be active over Lake Weir area the next two days

Marion County says the activity is related to a “private event” being staged at the Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area.

Local
2 years ago
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office looking for missing teen

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for 15-year-old Jenesis Flores who was last seen in the Dunnellon area.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Wildwood’s dog park reopens with a caution to users | PHOTOS

The city has posted signs to warn visitors about insects and wildlife and have fenced off the area of greatest bee activity.

Jobs
2 years ago
City of Ocala offering a $1,000 bonus to help recruit lifeguards to work this summer

Starting pay for the position is $19/hour. See the requirements you have to meet to qualify for the position and to receive the bonus in our story.

State
2 years ago
Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees

A lawsuit over who controls the district is still pending in state court in Orlando.

news
2 years ago
What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

NASA has an annual “Pi Day Challenge” online, offering people plenty of games and puzzles, including calculating the orbit of an asteroid. Link to the online activities in our story.

Project Pawsitivity
2 years ago
Wear green on Saturday and adopt a pet for free in Marion County

Check out three shelter pets who hope they have the “Luck of the Irish” and get adopted this weekend.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
What Medicaid acceptance looks like at Florida substance use treatment centers

Ophelia analyzed data collected by the SAMHSA to illustrate Medicaid acceptance rates at Florida treatment centers.