Country artist Noah Hunton smiles while seated at a table during an interview, wearing a white shirt and gold chain with a mural of downtown buildings in the background.
Features
5 months ago
Ocala’s Noah Hunton Finds Inspiration Close to Home with New Single

Ocala country artist Noah Hunton is celebrating his roots with the new single Florida is Home, following a sold-out fundraiser at the House of Blues Orlando and a growing career that blends modern country energy with classic storytelling.

CF Agribusiness Management Program Manager, Tavis Douglass, (in safety vest) demonstrates a precision agriculture drone for CF staff
Education
5 months ago
College of Central Florida to Host Farm Field Day

CF invites the community for a Field Day on Monday November 17th. Visitors can explore and learn about CF’s Agribusiness Management and Equine Studies programs.

Entertainment
5 months ago
Ocala Civic Theatre Marks Diamond Anniversary with Ambitious 75th Season

Ocala Civic Theatre marks its 75th anniversary with a diverse 2025-26 season featuring beloved mainstage productions, community events and special performances designed to delight both longtime patrons and new audiences.

Two men walking outside, one wearing a blue shirt and the other in red, near a residential area.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Deputies Seek Help Identifying Lumber Theft Suspects

Deputies are asking for help identifying suspects who stole about $1,560 worth of lumber from an Ocala construction site.

Local
5 months ago
Planned Boil Water Notice Issued for Ocala Waterway Estates on Sept. 17

Marion County Utilities will issue a precautionary boil water notice for 16 addresses in Ocala Waterway Estates on Wednesday, Sept. 17, due to scheduled water valve work.

In the foreground is a black light pole with autumn-colored leaves hanging from it and a sign that reads the rules and for Downtown Square Ocala. In the background is a large, open space with a view of a variety of shops and restaurants.
Local
5 months ago
City of Ocala Launches Free Downtown Trolley Service

On September 18th, the City of Ocala will be soft launching the O-Line Trolley. Providing a scenic way to explore the heart of Downtown Ocala.

Traffic alert
Local
5 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Southbound I-75 Rest Area in Marion County Closed Tonight for Ramp Resurfacing

A planned overnight closure will affect the southbound I-75 rest area near Ocala as resurfacing work takes place. Drivers are advised to seek alternative rest stops during the project window.

Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano expressed how proud he is of the girls at Pace.
Local
5 months ago
Familiar Faces in Familiar Places as Marciano and Musleh are Reelected to Ocala Mayoral and Council Seats

City of Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano, and council members Jay Musleh, Barry Mansfield and Jim Hilty Sr. are reelected.

A large semi-truck is overturned on its side, blocking multiple lanes of a busy intersection under a clear blue sky. Emergency responders, including firefighters, are on the scene managing the situation.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Semi Overturned at the Intersection at N Pine Ave. and W Silver Springs

Overturned semi blocks northbound lanes on N Pine Ave. Residents are encouraged to find alternative routes.

A white teapot with gray designs and a bronze on the left and a black teacup on the right with bronze accents. In the background is a brown wood wall and a white table.
Features
5 months ago
Places to Get Your Matcha Fix in Ocala

With the rising popularity of matcha in Ocala, it’s important to know where locals can get good quality matcha to beat the sea grass rumors.

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