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Local
2 months ago
Wreaths Across America Honors the Fallen at Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park

Wreaths Across America made a stop in Ocala to remember those veterans who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice, those currently serving and their families, by placing wreaths by tablets representing each branch of the service at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park.

Community
2 months ago
Wildwood Commission Selects Appointee for Vacant Seat 2

The Wildwood city commission has appointed veteran and educator David Fountaine to fill the seat vacated with former Mayor Pro Tem Pamala Harrison-Bivins retired.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance Unveils New Strategic Plan

The Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance announced its strategic plan for long-term gun violence reduction in Alachua County on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.

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Community
2 months ago
Lake County Residents Invited to State of the County Presentation in Tavares Dec. 16

Lake County will deliver its annual State of the County Presentation, with the theme of “United in Service. Inspired by Purpose,” at the County Administration Building on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Gainesville’s Cold Night Shelter Program Available Sunday, Dec. 14

Shelter will be available overnight Sunday, Dec. 14 in Gainesville at St. Francis House and GRACE Marketplace at the Empowerment Center.

Community
2 months ago
National Weather Service Warns of Unusually Cold Weather for Marion County

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Salvation Army are warning of unusual cold Sunday night.

Community
2 months ago
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Duke Energy Announces Work to Impact Ocala Traffic Dec. 15-18

Duke Energy Florida will be upgrading a transmission line in Ocala Dec. 15-18, bringing in a helicopter and necessitating some traffic disruption.

Entertainment
2 months ago
Gainesville Ballet Company Brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to Ocala & Beyond This Weekend

Gainesville’s vaunted nonprofit company Dance Alive National Ballet is bringing ‘The Nutcracker’ to The Villages and Ocala Dec. 12-15.

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Planned Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Pine Ridge Estates for Dec. 15

Residents of Pine Ridge Estates are on notice that planned maintenance may produce interruptions in water service on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

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Business
2 months ago
Annual Tourism Report Celebrates Ocala Region’s Rising Status as a Global Destination

Ocala and Marion County are expanding their global footprint through tourism as they are now a preferred destination for travelers.

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