Paolo Mastroserio presents development plans to Marion County commissioners during a public meeting.
Community
3 months ago
Marion County commissioners approve final plan for Westwood Trails development

The 69-home project on SW 75th Ave. will include a park, dog area, and multimodal path as part of the master-planned community.

Close-up of a "Detour Ahead" sign with traffic cones and road construction in the background.
Local
3 months ago
Sumter County seeks public input on major intersection upgrade at C 466 and US 301

Residents invited to July 30 workshop to review proposed improvements, costs, and traffic solutions for the busy intersection.

Garden courtyard with palm trees and chapel-like buildings at the Prince of Peace Memorial, part of the mid-century roadside shrine near Silver Springs.
Features
3 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Prince of Peace Memorial blended faith and art near Silver Springs

Sculptor Paul Cunningham’s Prince of Peace Memorial quietly welcomed mid-century travelers with handcrafted dioramas and spiritual serenity before vanishing from the landscape.

Dr. Danielle Brewer wearing a red blazer and smiling in a professional headshot.
Education
3 months ago
Marion County schools expand with new programs, campuses, and major upgrades

From aviation mechanics to new school openings, Superintendent Brewer outlines bold plans for growth and improvement across the district.

A display combining beaded jewelry and decorative skulls in a lively booth setup.
Local
3 months ago
Weird, wild, and wonderfully handmade: Ocala Oddities Market packs downtown with curious crowds

From skull lamps to spell jars, Friday night’s funky market mixed the mystical and macabre with live music, food trucks and a whole lot of handcrafted cool.

College of Central Florida staff member handing admissions flyer to student at expo table
Education
3 months ago
Explore your future at the 2025 Careers and Colleges Expo at CF

More than 60 schools and employers will be on hand Aug. 27 to help students and families plan for college and career success.

Woman in red shirt speaks at podium during Marion County Commission hearing.
Local
3 months ago
Marion County Commission backs WEC sports complex plan despite pushback

Proposed 236-acre development moves to state review as officials weigh benefits, farmland concerns, and community impact.

DUI checkpoint sign with blurred car lights at night
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
SEE WHO BLEW IT: Marion County DUI arrests include passed-out drivers, open Booze, and bizarre jail behavior

From a Waffle House nap to a strip club stop, these DUI suspects made all the wrong moves—according to MCSO.

Four Task Force 8 members in black uniforms and helmets stand beside rocky riverbank in Texas
State
3 months ago
Florida Task Force 8 returns home after heroic flood rescue mission in Texas

After two weeks of life-saving operations in flooded Texas counties, Marion County’s elite rescue team is on its way back to Central Florida.

Hiring manager holding a résumé during an in-person job interview across a desk.
Jobs
3 months ago
Summer surge in jobless rates across Marion, Citrus, and Levy counties

CareerSource CLM cites seasonal trends and student influx as June unemployment rises to 5.1%; job fair set for July 24 in Ocala.

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