Community
2 months ago
Lady Lake’s Back 2 School “Scoop” serves up sweet start to the school year

Families can enjoy free ice cream, haircuts, eye screenings, and school supplies at this fun, kid-friendly event on Aug. 9.

Volunteers collect trash in a grassy field during a community cleanup event.
Community
2 months ago
Pitch in to clean up Gainesville’s Pineridge neighborhood during Saturday volunteer event

Keep Alachua County Beautiful and community partners host neighborhood cleanup with free lunch and supplies for volunteers.

Bradley Blessing State Farm parking lot with vehicle, B.R.T. bus, and worn pavement.
Business
2 months ago
Belleview awards first beautification grant to local business for property upgrades

Bradley Blessing State Farm receives $2,500 under new city program to improve safety, aesthetics along Belleview’s commercial corridor.

American cash money and yellow paper note with text Jobs with question mark in black color aerial view
Jobs
2 months ago
Summer job fair in Ocala offers hot hiring opportunities across multiple industries

Job seekers invited to July 24 event at Howard Academy Community Center with top employers and on-site support from CareerSource CLM and partners,

State Attorney Bill Gladson delivers a presentation onstage at the Ocala Metro CEP breakfast event.
Local
2 months ago
State Attorney Bill Gladson spotlights justice system challenges and victories at Ocala CEP breakfast

With limited resources and rising demands, Gladson outlines how the Fifth Judicial Circuit prosecutes thousands of cases while prioritizing victims, public safety, and community partnerships

Workers in hard hats repave a road with asphalt during a construction project.
Local
2 months ago
FDOT to host open house on safety, resurfacing upgrades for SR 40 in Marion County

Residents invited to give input on proposed improvements between U.S. 41 and SW 119th Avenue.

MCPS staff smile under informational tents at a community event with a man in the foreground giving a thumbs up.
Education
2 months ago
Marion County school orientations set: What parents need to know before the first day

Get class schedules, meet teachers, update contact info and learn about bus routes, extracurriculars and more at these upcoming orientation events.

Ocala firefighters and Dunkin’ employees pose in front of the Dunkin’ Community Cruiser with drinks and treats.
Community
2 months ago
Dunkin’ thanks Ocala firefighters for quick response to store fire

Dunkin’ delivers treats and thanks to Ocala firefighters who quickly contained a store fire with no injuries or damage reported..

Detour and road closed signs in front of construction fencing near a school zone in Ocala.
Local
2 months ago
SW 61st Circle to close for sewer main project starting July 21

Miller Pipeline crews to install new underground sewer system; motorists urged to expect delays and seek alternate routes through August 21.

Booking photo of Karla Loenie Gonzalez-Penaluerty wearing an orange and white jail uniform.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Ocala daycare worker arrested on 8 child cruelty charges after infant abuse allegations

Police say All Stars Learning Academy employee Karla Gonzalez-Penaluerty mistreated multiple babies as young as 4 months old; DCF and OPD continue investigation.

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