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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Levy County Sheriff’s Office launches ‘Let’s Have a Conversation’ initiative to combat fraud, scams

The LCSO is looking for tech-savvy volunteers to help educate other members of the community in how to spot, avoid and report scams.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Lake County to once again provide free passport photos for veterans in November

The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller has been offering free passport photos for veterans and active-duty members of the military at various locations throughout the county since 2019.

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Election Guide
2 weeks ago
Amendment 3 could cut Marion County’s library budget nearly in half

Marion County libraries could lose roughly half their budget in 2027 if voters approve Amendment 3 this November, county officials warn.

Community
2 weeks ago
Sumter County to accept household hazardous waste and electronics on ‘Amnesty Day’

Residents of Sumter County can bring multiple types of hazardous or questionable waste items to a Wildwood collection point on Nov. 7.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Florida company CoAd’s 9th Annual Grip It and Rip It for Kids tournament tees off Oct. 26

Players will drive and putt to benefit Ocala’s Arnette House on Monday.

The Southeastern Livestock Pavilion provided a safe space for equine evacuees, who looking to get out of harm's way from the effects of Hurricane Helene. Courtesy: Ben Baugh/352today
Community
2 weeks ago
Marion Cultural Alliance marks 25 years with $500K+ economic impact and a new arts app

The Marion Cultural Alliance’s Horse Fever sculptures include 80 painted horses across Ocala, with 12 owned or maintained by the city.

A fiberglass horse, stabilized over grass, with trees, two men talking and a building in the background.
Local
2 weeks ago
Ocala Councilman Hilty votes against City Manager Pete Lee’s reappointment, citing concerns

During discussion of the People’s Gas franchise renewal, Hilty questioned why the contract had gone years past its expiration date without formal action.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Ocala citizen scientist to lead hands-on nature classes in Dunnellon

The classes will teach residents to identify, document and share information about the local ecology via smartphone apps.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Ocala City Council approves extra $190,936 for fire apparatus after missed prepayment discount

The additional $190,936 expenditure approved by the Ocala City Council on Oct. 20 covers the difference after the city missed a prepayment discount on four fire apparatus units, including the Typhoon rescue pumper.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Humane Society of North Central Florida announces 2027 calendar featuring local firefighters

What could be better than cute first responders and even cuter adoptable animals?