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Project Pawsitivity
3 days ago
Humane Society of Marion County Receives Grant for National Adoption Challenge

The Humane Society of Marion County won a $2,000 grant from national animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society on the strength of its performance during December’s Best Friends Bring Home Love Challenge.

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Community
3 days ago
Marion County Board of County Commissioners Receives Update on Dunnellon Railroad Tie Fire

Agencies provided the Marion County Board of County Commissioners with an update on the railroad tie fire at the MCBOCC meeting on Feb. 3, 2026.

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Business
4 days ago
Here Are the Businesses that Opened in the 352 in January 2026

A number of new businesses, from restaurants to online clothing sellers, emerged in the 352 in January.

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Community
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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.

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Health & Wellness
4 days 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
5 days 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
7 days ago
Who’s Who in the 352: Karla Greenway, Interfaith Emergency Services

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

Crime & Safety
1 week 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.