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High school seniors in caps and gowns wait to graduate.
Education
1 year ago
Nearly 3,000 Marion County seniors set to graduate this spring

Graduation ceremonies begin May 15 and continue through July.

Banners honoring Master Chief Petty Officer Dexter Vance and Senior Chief Petty Officer Donald Kennedy are displayed at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park.
Community
1 year ago
Marion County to launch veterans hall of fame this fall

New ceremony will honor local service members, civilians, and businesses for their lasting impact on the community and nation.

Visitors enjoy the petting zoo at the Amber Brooke Farms Blueberry Festival.
Entertainment
1 year ago
This weekend in Ocala: Exciting events for April 25–27

From the Big Bloom Home & Garden Show to vintage shopping, comedy, and blueberry picking, here’s your guide to the best events happening in Ocala this weekend.

Business
1 year ago
Spectrum expands high-speed internet access to over 6,700 rural locations in Marion County

New fiber-optic network reaches Summerfield, Citra, and Umatilla as part of national rural expansion.

Business
1 year ago
Ocala business owner feels the pinch as tariffs drive up costs on imported goods

Parish Tanner, the Owner of Ocala Car Audio, says the prices of imported goods have skyrocketed, and hopes his business can stay afloat while manufacturing moves back to the U.S.

Runners take off during a community 5K race, with the warm evening sun casting long shadows on the course.
Community
1 year ago
Cogent Bank 5K brings purpose, fun, and fitness to Downtown Ocala on May 3

Evening race aims to inspire wellness, celebrate community spirit, and raise funds for local nonprofits.

Sports
1 year ago
Late rally sinks Patriots in extra innings as Santa Fe sweeps doubleheader

Despite early leads in both games, the College of Central Florida softball team couldn’t hold off a powerful Saints offense, falling to 22-28 on the season.

Local
1 year ago
More deputies on duty: MCSO steps in to bolster Dunnellon police presence

City council approves contract for six Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies as part of law enforcement shift, with patrols already underway ahead of official start date.

Education
1 year ago
Ross Prairie and Winding Oaks named as Marion County’s newest elementary schools

With deep roots in local history, the newly named schools also gain community partners and move closer to their 2025 openings.

A newly installed raised median lines a section of SR 200 in Ocala, part of a Florida Department of Transportation project aimed at improving traffic safety and reducing accidents along the busy corridor.
Local
1 year ago
Big changes on SR 200 in Ocala: What you need to know

Raised medians, new turn lanes, and pedestrian signals aim to make one of Ocala’s busiest roads safer, but expect lane shifts and delays during construction.