Construction crews excavate land along the route of the new SW 40th and 49th Ave project in July 2025.
Community
1 month ago
Marion County Invests $67.2 Million in Roadway Projects, Reports on Infrastructure Progress

Marion County has allocated approximately $67.2 million for roadway projects this fiscal year.

A decoration of a polar bear climbing a yellow latter and put a bright yellow star on a Christmas tree is surrounded by more Christmas decorations. In the foreground is a graphic with a green border and white and green text reads, "Markets, Geek Fest, Light Up Ocala, Light Up Lady Lake. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend." The graphic has a red Christmas tree bulb in the top left and a pumpkin in the top right.
Entertainment
1 month ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Light Up Events Transform the Community for Festive Fun

Fall markets and light up events mark the transition from fall to the start of the holiday season.

Community
1 month ago
Belleview to Launch New CivicSend Notification System

Belleview, Florida is rolling out a new notification system to enhance how residents, businesses and community partners receive timely information from the city.

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Community
1 month ago
“A Call to Action” PTSD Summit Gathers Marion County Organizations for Supporting Veterans

A Call to Action, a PTSD Summit, bringing together veterans’ groups under one umbrella was held Nov. 18 at the Elliott Center.

The Ocala Fire Rescue is having their annual Holiday Drive from now until December 12th, 2025.
Holiday Guide
1 month ago
Ocala Fire Rescue Collecting Donations for 2025 Holiday Drives

Ocala Fire Rescue will be collecting food and other nonperishables to distribute to Ocala area food pantries and charitable organizations through Friday, Dec. 12.

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Local
1 month ago
Ocala City Council Denies Alcohol Permit for Location on Silver Springs Boulevard

The Ocala City Council denied an alcoholic beverage location permit that would have allowed a liquor store in West Ocala.

Close-up of an orange “Road Construction Ahead” warning sign against a clear blue sky.
Local
1 month ago
Marion County Approves FDOT Agreement to Advance I-75/NW 49th Street “Buc-ee’s Exit”

The long-awaited construction on a new interchange where I-75 meets NW 49th Street in Ocala, and where a new Buc-ee’s is coming, can begin.

Community
1 month ago
Veterans Helping Veterans Thanks Partners, Individuals for Helping Stock Ocala Pantry

Veterans Helping Veterans USA wishes to publicly acknowledge the local organizations and individuals who have donated more than 8,000 lbs. of food to its Ocala pantry.

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Community
1 month ago
Marion County Commission Approves Special Use Permit for Home Depot

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved a special use permit allowing for outdoor storage and sales for the Home Depot in the On Top of the World Development of Regional Impact.

Marion County fire engine parked in grass near wooded area
Holiday Guide
1 month ago
Marion County Fire Rescue Hosts Open House Food Drive Nov. 22

Marion County Fire Rescue is supporting the county’s Bring the Harvest Home food drive campaign with open houses across the region on Saturday, Nov. 22.

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