Entertainment
2 years ago
Santa Fe College Zoo adjusts prices, doubles conservation commitment

The Santa Fe College teaching zoo is increasing its admission prices in effort to conserve and maintain operations.

Community
2 years ago
Chelsea Art Center opens doors, invites you to a creative escape

A new art center in Ocala held its grand opening on Tuesday.

Local
2 years ago
Sumter County dog needs emergency foster to qualify for surgery grant | PHOTOS

Aurora is a four-year-old shelter dog in desperate need of a foster so she can receive a life-changing hip surgery, completely funded by UF. Could you be the one to take Aurora home?

Community
2 years ago
Equestrian competition season generates over $123 million for Ocala economy

Last winter, local show jumping competitions attracted more than 9,500 visitors to Marion County, an economic report reveals. Nearly 95% said they wouldn’t have visited if not for the horse events.

Community
2 years ago
RV campground coming to Marion County’s Southeastern Livestock Pavilion

Sixty-six new full hookup campsites are coming to accommodate Southeastern Livestock Pavilion visitors.

Elections
2 years ago
Trump won’t be at the GOP’s first presidential debate, but his presence will be felt. Stakes high for DeSantis

The stakes are highest for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis who announced his presidential campaign in May to great fanfare but has since struggled to gain traction and is now fighting to maintain his distant second-place status.

Local
2 years ago
Marion County Fire crew rescues raccoon with its head stuck in a jar | PHOTOS

All in a day’s work! Marion County Fire Rescue crews respond to SRM Concrete for report of a raccoon with a jar stuck on its head in a tree.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala Police arrest brother and sister on charges of incest, detectives say two children were present during the sex

Detectives say they found video evidence of incest and photos of a nude 7-year-old on a cell phone

Local
2 years ago
Sumter County ‘Amnesty Day’ set for Saturday, August 26

Sumter County residents can drop hazardous items, electronics, and waste at Amnesty Day this Saturday, Aug. 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Local
2 years ago
Gainesville pool team dubbed world 9-ball champions

Gambler 1, a team of six Gainesville pool players, won the $20,000 prize and world champion title in Las Vegas earlier this month.