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Community
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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.

Business
2 years ago
Florida gas prices remain stable amid rising oil costs

AAA states that Florida’s average gas price was $3.13 per gallon on Sunday.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Welcome to “hotumn” in North Central Florida

With September coming to an end and the fall equinox already in place, most of the country is already starting to see cooler temperatures.  Not so much here in the 352.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
University Police detain two following gunfire incident

Gunfire was reported early Sunday morning at 1800 W. University Ave.