Children participate in a classroom activity during story time.
Education
10 months ago
Why missing just two days a month could hold your child back in school

Marion County schools tackle truancy and chronic absenteeism with community partnerships and a focus on student wellness.

Visitors stop by the Save Our Rural Areas booth during the Marion County Farmland Preservation Festival at Stirrups and Strides on April 12.
Community
10 months ago
Marion County Farmland Preservation Festival celebrates 17 years of rural advocacy

Live music, local vendors, and community voices highlight the urgent need to protect Marion County’s farmland and rural heritage.

Local
10 months ago
UPDATE: Power restored after vehicle strikes poles in Ocala

Repairs were made and power restored after a commercial vehicle hit utility equipment near NE 43rd Place and NE 36th Avenue.

Dr. Diane Gullett, Superintendent of Marion County Public Schools, presents with Marion County Public Education Board President Mel Poole.
Local
10 months ago
Young filmmakers shine at Marion County Student Media Festival

From fun animated shorts to powerful public service announcements, students of all ages were celebrated for their creativity and the stories they brought to life..

Community
10 months ago
Ocala women lift each other up through education and sisterhood

This local sisterhood helps women go back to school, find support, and build friendships that last a lifetime.

Local
10 months ago
Meet the Dunnellon couple using backyard science to protect Florida’s water and wildlife

Their eco-friendly solutions turn trees into water filters and old tires into oil, all with local families and the environment in mind.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
HCA Florida hospitals honor donors, celebrate lives saved through organ donation

Flag-raising ceremonies in Ocala spotlight organ recipients, donor families, and the healthcare heroes who make it all possible.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Friday Foodie Fest returns to Belleview with family fun, food trucks, and local flair

Enjoy live music, kids’ activities, and more than 30 local vendors at Lake Lillian on April 18.

Sports
10 months ago
Patriots and Bucs trade blowouts in run-rule doubleheader showdown

CF bounces back from shutout loss with five home runs and a 14-3 win in game two.

While festival-goers sip suds, they enjoy listening to the Battle of the Bands, presented by Wind-FM.
Entertainment
10 months ago
Family fun on tap at Brick City Beer and Wine Festival in downtown Ocala

From root beer floats and photo booths to live music and local eats, this community event offers something for all ages – and supports three local nonprofits.