Health & Wellness
6 days ago
SECO Energy Awards The Arc Marion $25K for Interactive Therapeutic Technology

The Arc Marion, a nonprofit that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has received a grant from SECO Energy to purchase cutting-edge therapeutic technology.

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Local
6 days ago
Ocala’s Office of Homelessness Prevention Makes a Difference in Improving Lives

The city is working toward solutions to prevent homelessness, and making homelessness a brief, rare and non-reoccurring experience for all residents of Marion County.

Health & Wellness
6 days ago
UF Health Building Hybrid Emergency/Urgent Care Center in Sumter County

Last Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, UF Health broke ground on its third emergency and urgent care center in the region, near the intersection of U.S. HWY 301 and CR 466 in Oxford.

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Community
7 days ago
Marion County Commission Approves Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame

A Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame honoring veterans not only for their military service, but for their involvement in the community, was approved at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Dec. 16, 2025.

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Community
7 days ago
Marion County Approves Special Use Permit for “Simunition” Training Facility in Citra

A facility in Citra would provide customers with an opportunity to simulate self-defense scenarios, if someone were to break into their home. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved the special use permit for the simunition training facility Dec. 15, 2025.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Ocala Police Department Issues Update on Fatal October Pedestrian Crash

An investigation by the Ocala Police Department determined that no criminal violations were committed by the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed an 18-year-old high school student.

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Local
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.