Two young children holding a chalkboard that says “Summer Camp” while standing outside on a sunny day.
Community
4 months ago
Summer fishing and archery camps return to Silver Springs Shores

Hands-on day camps offer outdoor fun, skill-building, and extended care for Ocala kids ages 9 to 15.

Group of uniformed officers saluting outdoors at a memorial ceremony under a tree.
Community
4 months ago
Marion County honors fallen heroes at Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony

Law enforcement and the community unite May 15 to remember the 19 local officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Image of Jeremy Stantz, a man accused of multiple sex crimes against children.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Dunnellon man arrested on 16 charges of sexual crimes against 12-year-old

Marion County Sheriff’s Office uncovers explicit messages and child sexual abuse material, leading to Jeremy Allen Stantz’s confession and arrest.

Lost dog flyer for a brown and white Springer Spaniel named Buddy, posted on a utility pole with a photo and contact number.
Community
4 months ago
Marion County joins national effort to bring lost pets home

New “Network Neighbors” program uses community signs and tech to reunite families with missing pets faster.

College of Central Florida baseball players in red jerseys celebrate near the dugout during the Region 8 Championship game in Port Charlotte.
Sports
4 months ago
Patriots’ season ends in 6–5 heartbreaker as FSW claims Region 8 title

Late homer stuns CF in seesaw championship battle; Bucs earn first-ever trip to JUCO World Series.

Close-up of a man in a blue shirt and shorts getting ready to serve a yellow pickleball with a black paddle on an outdoor court.
Community
4 months ago
Pickleball courts at Coehadjoe Park to close temporarily for maintenance

Courts will reopen daily at 5 p.m. during scheduled maintenance May 19–22.

A group of nine people holding shovels pose for a photo during a groundbreaking ceremony at a construction site under a sunny sky, marking the start of a new Jenkins Automotive Volvo/Subaru dealership project in Ocala.
Local
4 months ago
Jenkins Automotive expands again with new Volvo and Subaru dealerships on SR 200

Ocala-based company breaks ground on dual dealership project, reinforcing its commitment to local growth and jobs.

Three Belleview Public Works employees—Fisher Houston, Ronald Everett, and Henry Somarriba—stand in uniform in front of the City of Belleview seal after earning their CDL endorsements.
Community
4 months ago
Belleview public works team levels up with CDL certifications

Three city employees earn commercial licenses, boosting Belleview’s ability to handle maintenance, storm recovery, and infrastructure projects in-house.

A uniformed law enforcement officer kneels in solemn tribute while holding a single red rose during a memorial ceremony, honoring fallen officers.
Community
5 months ago
One year later, K-9 Leo honored at national memorial as Marion County mourns his loss

Shot in the line of duty, the loyal partner and protector is remembered in Ocala and honored on the national stage as his legacy lives on through the heart of his handler and community.

A historic flagpole lies on the ground next to a partially installed stone monument surrounded by caution tape at Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, with trees and parked vehicles in the background.
Local
5 months ago
Ocala honors WWII flight school with historic monument at Veterans Park

Local pilot and businessman Terry Crawford helps preserve legacy of Greenville Aviation School, once based at Taylor Field near SR 200.

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