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Local
1 year ago
Ocala backs Madison Oaks East senior housing project with unanimous support

City Council selects longtime applicant for key tax credit support, prioritizing affordable housing for residents 55 and older.

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Local
1 year ago
Scam alert: Fake utility workers targeting Ocala Electric customers

OEU urges residents to stay alert and call if something doesn’t feel right.

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Community
1 year ago
Mother of AJ Owens shares emotional journey at Ocala peace event

Pamela Dias joins War Cry 4 Peace program to honor victims, offer strength to families affected by gun violence.

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Community
1 year ago
Salvation Army shelter needs urgent funding to stay open through summer

Ocala Mission faces $60,000 monthly shortfall as leaders work with partners, grant writers, and the community to keep doors open.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Summer Showdown returns to Lake Eustis with high-speed thrills and family fun

Drag boat races and community festivities set for June 7-8 at Ferran Park.

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
A night of music, memories, and fireworks: Symphony Under the Stars returns to Ocala

Don’t miss this Friday’s rescheduled outdoor concert at the Ocala Golf Club, featuring live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show.

Local
1 year ago
Marion County Fire Rescue saves cat tangled in Spanish Moss | PHOTOS

Marion County Fire Rescue and Marion County Animal Services had a hand in saving an orange cat high atop a tree.

Child holding a red lunch tray with a sandwich, apple, and bottle of milk at a school meal program.
Community
1 year ago
Free summer meals return Wednesday for Marion County kids at schools and community sites

No registration or ID needed — just show up at your nearest location and enjoy breakfast and lunch through July.

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Community
1 year ago
Crafting dignity: Local veterans and woodworkers honor the forgotten with handmade urns

Marion County volunteers ensure homeless and unclaimed veterans receive a respectful final resting place.

Local
1 year ago
Bombing training continues in the Ocala National Forest today and tomorrow

Residents urged to stay alert for displaced wildlife during Navy exercises.