The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum Veterans Memorial lit up in green
Community
1 month ago
Citrus County Lights Landmarks Green in Support of Veterans

Various Citrus County landmarks have been illuminated in green to support Operation Green Light for Veterans.

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Community
2 months ago
Marion County Veteran PTSD Summit to be held at Elliott Center

CADRE will be hosting a veterans’ peer-led Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder round table workshop and a no-cost dinner Nov. 18 at 6: 30 p.m. at the Elliott Center.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Man Convicted on Three Counts of Sexual Battery on a Minor in Sumter County

A 33-year-old man was found guilty on three counts of sexual battery on a person under 12 years of age. The crimes happened more than a decade ago and were committed in Sumter County.

Education
2 months ago
Marion County Schools Superintendent Search Contractor Holds First Virtual Focus Group

The search firm hired by Marion County Public Schools is seeking input from the community regarding the board’s next superintendent via virtual focus groups.

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Entertainment
2 months ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS NOV. 7-9: Festivals, Shows and Holiday Cheer are Here

From festivals and a holiday Bazaar to live performances, this weekend has something for everyone.

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Holiday Guide
2 months ago
Marion County Food Drives to Support Families Through the Holidays

As the holiday season approaches, multiple organizations are coming together to support families in need.

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Community
2 months ago
City of Ocala’s Engineering Department Meeting Places Emphasis on Road Safety

The City of Ocala’s Engineering Department held its second community road and safety planning meeting at IHMC on Nov. 5, 2025, focusing on locations of where there are high severity crashes, speed management and traffic calming policies.

Community
2 months ago
(UPDATE: NOTICE LIFTED) Planned Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Hunters Trace & Pine Ridge Estates Nov. 4

Marion County Utilities customers in Hunters Trace and Pine Ridge Estates will be under a water boil notice on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

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Business
2 months ago
Ocala City Council Approves Modernized Airport Leasing, Property, Development Policy

The Ocala City Council unanimously approved the airport leasing and property and development policy and the revised airport development standards and airport properties website at their meeting Nov. 4, 2025.

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Community
2 months ago
Marion Commission Considers Changes to Agricultural Zoning for Solar, Aircraft

The first of two public hearings regarding development standards for solar energy facilities in agriculturally zoned areas and a proposed change for accessory use aircraft hangars in approved flying communities were discussed at the Marion County Commission meeting Nov. 4, 2025.

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