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Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Community
2 months ago
Marion County Commissioners Approve Injunction to be Filed Against Defendants in Dunnellon Fire

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved filing an injunction against those defendants who should be held accountable for last weekend’s railroad tie fire in Dunnellon.

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Community
2 months ago
The Dunnellon Railroad Tie Fire: A Timeline

A timeline regarding the railroad ties in Dunnellon, leading up to the railroad tie fire Feb. 1, 2026, was presented at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting on, Feb. 3, 2026.

marion county 2026 teacher of the year zanita hendry
Education
2 months ago
Hillcrest School’s Zanita Hendry Named Marion County’s 2026 Teacher of the Year

Zanita Hendry of Hillcrest School was named Marion County’s 2026 Teacher of the Year at the annual Golden Apple Gala in Ocala on Jan. 31.

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital NICU day shift
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital Recognized for Excellence

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

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Community
2 months ago
Marion County Office of the County Engineer Prioritizes Infrastructure with Patience and Progress

Working toward objectives with a patient and steady approach, the Marion County Office of the County Engineer keeps traffic flowing.

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Features
2 months ago
Who’s Who in the 352: Karla Greenway, Interfaith Emergency Services

Meet Karla Greenway, CEO of Ocala’s Interfaith Emergency Services.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Sumter County Enacts Burn Ban Due to Drought Conditions

Sumter County has initiated an Outdoor Burning Restriction, effective until conditions improve enough for it to be repealed.

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
(UPDATE: RESCINDED) Boil Water Notice Issued for Part of Ocala

The City of Ocala Water Resources Department is issuing a boil water advisory for customers between SE Fifth Street and SE 12th Street, east of SE 17th Avenue and west of SE 22nd Avenue due to a water main break.

A white and green sign for the Humane Society of Marion County sits in front of a pub on the corner of a street with guests looking from a distance.
Community
2 months ago
The Yard Stop Donates Memorial Garden Remodel to Humane Society of Marion County

Longtime Marion County business and Humane Society supporter The Yard Stop will renovate the nonprofit’s memorial garden.

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Features
2 months ago
Fresh Finds and Friendly Faces Fill Circle Square Commons Farmers Market

The Circle Square Commons Farmers Market continues each Thursday, giving locals a weekly opportunity to enjoy a relaxed community gathering centered on fresh, locally made goods.

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