Digital display with American flag and Division of Emergency Management welcome message at Marion County EOC.
Weather Updates
3 months ago
Marion County earns StormReady status again – here’s why that matters to you

From AlertMarion to real-time weather alerts, local officials are stepping up safety efforts as storm season heats up.

Controlled burn with visible flames and smoke in a forested area of Goethe State Forest.
Local
3 months ago
Prescribed burn underway at Indian Lake State Forest

Florida Forest Service says 125-acre controlled fire helps reduce wildfire risk, improve habitat.

Aerial view of a partially constructed section of the Cross Florida Barge Canal cutting through forested land in central Florida.
Local
3 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Cross Florida Barge Canal left scars, stories, and a lasting legacy of ‘what ifs’

The ambitious project promised prosperity but ended in controversy, paving the way for today’s Cross Florida Greenway.

Satellite image of Tropical Storm Andrea swirling in the central Atlantic Ocean with cloud bands spiraling around a low-pressure center.
Weather Updates
3 months ago
Tropical Storm Andrea fizzles out in Atlantic with no threat to land

First named storm of the season quickly weakens, National Hurricane Center says.

Jamie Lovett talks to community members at a Summer Meals kickoff event, standing in front of a brightly painted wall with flowers and insects.
Education
3 months ago
Alachua County’s Jamie Lovett named national ‘Summer Hunger Hero’ for expanding kids’ meal access

Lovett and her team quadrupled summer meal distribution through grab-and-go sites in rural Alachua County, earning national recognition from No Kid Hungry.

Partially built wood-frame house under construction on a clear day in Marion County, with lumber and building materials in the foreground.
Local
3 months ago
Marion County aims to protect rural land with smarter growth plan

County leaders look to improve development rules through the Transfer of Development Rights program, balancing farmland preservation with future growth.

Group of officials with shovels at Marion County Airport X35 groundbreaking ceremony for new taxiway project.
Local
3 months ago
Marion County breaks ground on new taxiway at Airport X35 to boost safety and growth

FAA and FDOT fund 98% of Taxiway A project at Marion County Airport, enhancing aviation infrastructure and supporting local economic development

Mugshot of Dennis Grundy following his arrest for organized fraud and grand theft in Ocala.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Former Ocala nonprofit director arrested for $100K fraud, grand theft

Dennis Grundy, former executive director of Open Arms Village, faces felony charges after Ocala Police uncover financial scheme involving unauthorized checks, PayPal, and credit card misuse.

Reconstructed wooden blockhouse at Fort King National Historic Landmark in Ocala, Florida, under a clear blue sky.
Community
3 months ago
Unearthed bottles tell Ocala’s story in new Fort King exhibit launching June 26

City of Ocala and Fort King debut “Hidden Bottles” exhibit during free Summer Night Lecture Series exploring history, archaeology, wildlife, and more.

Group photo of Marion County commissioners, first responders, veterans, and supporters holding framed PTSD Awareness Day proclamations inside the commission chamber.
Community
3 months ago
Marion County proclaims June 27 as PTSD Awareness/Teal Out Day to support mental health

County encourages residents to wear teal and join PTSD Awareness Walk at Veterans Memorial Park; proceeds from shirts benefit local veterans and first responders.

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