Community
2 years ago
Homeowners face rising insurance rates as climate change makes wildfires, storms more common

Record numbers of Americans are now insured through state-affiliated “insurers of last resort.” In Florida, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. now has 1.4 million homeowners’ policies in effect, nearly triple in five years.

Community
2 years ago
The time to Give4Marion is now through 7 p.m. tonight

Give4Marion returns Sept 19-20 for a 33-hour donation blitz to raise funds for area nonprofit organizations.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala seeks artists for Art in City Spaces exhibition program

Are you an artist interested in seeing your work around Ocala? The city has announced a call to artists to apply for its “Art in City Spaces” exhibition program.

Community
2 years ago
Construction on Lake Panasoffkee pickleball courts begins this week

Want to try your hand at America’s fastest growing sport, an easier alternative to tennis? Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Park will be converting its tennis courts to pickleball courts starting Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Community
2 years ago
Supply problems and insurance issues make popular weight-loss drugs hard to get

Supply problems and insurance complications have made it difficult for people to start — and stay on — Wegovy and similar medications that are transforming obesity treatment, according to doctors and patients around the country.

Community
2 years ago
Got tires or hazardous waste? Bring them to the Citrus County Landfill on upcoming special collection days

In addition to regular hazardous waste disposal days, Citrus County Landfill is hosting a few Waste Tire Amnesty events this month, as well as an additional HHW day on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Community
2 years ago
CF Hispanic Heritage Festival to celebrate with Latin food trucks, live music, vendors

To wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month, the College of Central Florida (CF) will be hosting its annual Hispanic Heritage Festival on Oct. 14 at Citizens’ Circle. The event offers everything from Latin food and music to CF admission services.

Community
2 years ago
Gainesville receives $500,000 federal housing grant to start revitalization plan for city’s eastside

After the planning process, the city can then apply for $30 to $50 million to implement the plan.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park honors POW/MIA on recognition day | PHOTOS

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Sept. 15 is National POW (Prisoner of War)/MIA (Missing in […]

Community
2 years ago
Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies rescue owl trapped in truck bumper

A post on the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page inquires, “Whoooooooooo is in for a feel good story about an injured owl who met its big bold protector?”