Weather Updates
2 years ago
Don’t let the slight threat of precipitation ‘rain on your parade’ this weekend

The National Weather Service forecast calls for a slight chance of showers between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The parade kicks off at noon and is expected to be over by 2 p.m.

Community
2 years ago
Travel back to the 1800s at the Festival at Fort King in Ocala this weekend

The festival is Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Don’t eat pre-cut cantaloupe if the source is unknown, CDC says, as deadly salmonella outbreak grows

Currently, Florida has not reported any illnesses. But the CDC says the number of people sickened is likely much higher than what’s been reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to states with known illnesses.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Floridians celebrate the end of the 2023 hurricane season

The Atlantic basin had 20 named storms — the fourth-highest total since 1950. They include seven hurricanes, three of which became major hurricanes at a Category 3 or higher.

Elections
2 years ago
DeSantis and Newsom lob insults and talk some policy in a faceoff between two White House aspirants

The big-state governors were eager to represent their parties on the national stage as they battled over the economy, pandemic restrictions and President Joe Biden’s leadership in a faceoff peppered with fiery policy disputes and personal insults.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala Metro CEP creates new loan program to be a catalyst to start, grow businesses in underserved areas

The Catalyst Fund will begin accepting applications for small business loans and other financial assistance starting in 2024.

Community
2 years ago
Metros where renters are the most overextended in Florida

Belong examined Census Bureau data to see which metros have renters who are putting the largest share of their income toward rent in Florida.

Real Estate Expert Scott Coldwell
Ask The Expert
2 years ago
Benefits of selling your home with a realtor

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or looking to sell your property, the guidance and expertise of a local realtor can make a world of difference. However, merely hiring a realtor isn’t enough; you must actively engage with them by asking questions.

Local
2 years ago
Pedestrian dies after being hit by multiple vehicles on Highway 301 in Marion County

Troopers say a 29-year-old woman from Ormond Beach died in the accident.

Community
2 years ago
Model trains gain steam in The Villages

The Villages Christmas Model Train Show is coming to the Colony Cottage Rec Center December 7-10.