The results of Lake County’s online growth survey were presented Aug. 12, 2025, at the Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting.
The City of Wildwood and Thrive Senior Services are combining their efforts and are offering a program providing Sumter County residents 60 years and older wit free meals and recreational activities.
Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau has introduced new tourism funding programs to attract visitors and drive economic growth. Support is available for events, cultural enhancements, meetings, and bid fees that promote the county as a premier Florida destination. Eligible applicants can apply for resources to boost tourism impact.
Pavement preservation work along SW 60th Avenue in Marion County begins Monday, Aug. 18, with single-lane closures in place through Sept. 8. Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes.
Authorities are on scene after a crash on U.S. 301 near Wildwood. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and find an alternate route.
Ocala father-daughter duo are bringing a new kind of clean to Marion County with Devil Dog Bin Wash, a specialized service that sanitizes and deodorizes trash bins and dumpsters for homes and businesses.
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Marion County Public Schools kicked off the 2025-2026 school year with 40,461 students returning to classrooms, marking a smooth and successful start. From safe bus rides across 1,650 square miles to thousands of healthy meals served, the day showcased the dedication of more than 3,500 staff members — even as challenges like late buses, crowded carlines, and missing immunizations arose.
The executive committe of the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County Board of Directors has named LaTrisha Sims interim CEO.
South Ocala Elementary School welcomed students back for the first day of the 2025–26 school year with bright smiles, new backpacks, and an unmistakable sense of excitement.