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Lost dog flyer for a brown and white Springer Spaniel named Buddy, posted on a utility pole with a photo and contact number.
Community
1 year 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.

Sports
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.

Community
1 year 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.

Community
1 year 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
1 year 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.

Community
1 year ago
Award-winning road safety project is making Marion County streets safer for your family

Marion County and TPO honored for Safety Matters campaign that’s saving lives and changing how we drive.

Community
1 year ago
Faith and service guide Interfaith CEO as she leads efforts to help the homeless in Marion County

From prayer rooms to job support, Karla Grimsley and her team at Interfaith Emergency Services offer hope, housing, and healing to those in need.

Community
1 year ago
Gregg Smith Automotive Car Show raises $1,500 at Belleview Founder’s Day

The event drew nearly 100 vehicles and generous crowds, benefiting United Way of Marion County through raffle sales and registrations.