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A yellow plastic bag filled with non-perishable food donations sits on the curb next to a brick mailbox structure in a suburban neighborhood, ready for pickup during the Stamp Out Hunger food drive.
Community
1 year ago
Stamp Out Hunger returns May 10: Leave food by your mailbox to help neighbors in need

Ocala letter carriers collect non-perishables for local food pantries in the nation’s largest one-day food drive.

A woman wearing a glowing purple headband and a young girl with blonde hair watch fireworks light up the night sky during an outdoor concert at the Ocala Golf Club.
Entertainment
1 year ago
FAFO is monitoring forecast ahead of Sunday’s Symphony Under the Stars

Organizers say safety is top priority as possible weather impacts are considered.

A large crowd cheers and raises their hands during a nighttime outdoor concert featuring Brantley Gilbert. The stage is lit with red and blue lights, with giant video screens on both sides showing the performers. The backdrop reads “Brantley Gilbert Off the Rails Tour 2024.”
Local
1 year ago
Expect road closures and traffic delays during Rock the Country concert this weekend

Florida Horse Park event May 9–10 will bring heavy congestion, detours, and law enforcement traffic control.

A small Cessna aircraft sits damaged in the grass near a roadway at night, surrounded by emergency vehicles with flashing lights, as first responders assess the crash scene in Ocala, Florida.
Local
1 year ago
Pilot hospitalized after plane crash near Ocala airport

FAA investigating crash of single-engine aircraft on SW 67th Avenue Road.

Community
1 year ago
Marion County celebrates travel and tourism week with $1 billion impact and local photo contest

County leaders highlight the economic power of tourism, announce new video series and invite residents to showcase local beauty through photos.

Close-up of an orange “Road Construction Ahead” warning sign against a clear blue sky.
Local
1 year ago
Expect delays Thursday on SE HWY 42 as crews close lane for roadside work

Traffic will be guided through the work zone from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; drivers urged to plan ahead or use alternate routes.

Community
1 year ago
Marion County salutes hospitals and healthcare workers during national appreciation weeks

HCA Florida Ocala and West Marion hospitals recognized for vital roles in care, jobs, and community support.

A sign with fancy filigreed, and lettering, with a digital sign in the middle, sitting on top of a stone support, with a hedge buffer to the front, side and back, with a road to the left and a field and tree line in the back, cars, and light poles to the right.
Local
1 year ago
City of Ocala approves Ocala International Airport infrastructure upgrade

The project will cost close to $2 million and is funded through five grants from the Department of Transporation (FDOT) and funding from the city.

Education
1 year ago
How your half-cent helps: Marion County parents and pros now overseeing school spending

A new oversight committee made up of community members will ensure Marion County’s school sales tax funds go toward safer, less crowded, better-equipped schools.

A split image showing a kitchen blueprint on the left blending into a real wooden home frame under construction on the right, symbolizing planning and building.
Community
1 year ago
New homes, job growth, and road upgrades approved in Marion County

County commissioners back major development and traffic projects to support growing population.