Portrait of Jack Williams, Marion County Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee.
Local
3 months ago
Jack Williams to be inducted into Marion County Agriculture Hall of Fame

Longtime North Marion County farmer and agritourism pioneer honored for lifetime of service.

Marion County Emergency Operations Center building with sign in front
Local
3 months ago
How Marion County prepares for disaster: Inside the emergency response playbook

From hurricane drills to real-time coordination, Marion County’s Emergency Management team ensures seamless response through planning, partnerships, and public outreach.

Golf scorecard, ball, yellow tee, and iron club on green grass
Features
3 months ago
Golf 101: Master the Lingo Before You Hit the Links

Chiefland Golf & Country Club offers a crash course in terminology for beginners.

Woman aiming a bow at a virtual archery target at the North Central Florida Outdoor Expo.
Community
3 months ago
Get wild at the North Central Florida Outdoor Expo with BB guns, gators, and giveaways this August

The North Central Florida Outdoor Expo returns August 16 to the World Equestrian Center with hands-on activities, family fun, and freebies for the first 100 guests.

Surveillance photos of two suspects walking inside a store after a reported wallet theft in Ocala.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Ocala police need your help identifying suspects in Publix wallet theft

Theft duo used distraction tactic and quickly racked up charges at Walgreens; woman changed appearance before using stolen cards.

Community
3 months ago
Lady Lake’s Back 2 School “Scoop” serves up sweet start to the school year

Families can enjoy free ice cream, haircuts, eye screenings, and school supplies at this fun, kid-friendly event on Aug. 9.

Volunteers collect trash in a grassy field during a community cleanup event.
Community
3 months ago
Pitch in to clean up Gainesville’s Pineridge neighborhood during Saturday volunteer event

Keep Alachua County Beautiful and community partners host neighborhood cleanup with free lunch and supplies for volunteers.

Bradley Blessing State Farm parking lot with vehicle, B.R.T. bus, and worn pavement.
Business
3 months ago
Belleview awards first beautification grant to local business for property upgrades

Bradley Blessing State Farm receives $2,500 under new city program to improve safety, aesthetics along Belleview’s commercial corridor.

American cash money and yellow paper note with text Jobs with question mark in black color aerial view
Jobs
3 months ago
Summer job fair in Ocala offers hot hiring opportunities across multiple industries

Job seekers invited to July 24 event at Howard Academy Community Center with top employers and on-site support from CareerSource CLM and partners,

Workers in hard hats repave a road with asphalt during a construction project.
Local
3 months ago
FDOT to host open house on safety, resurfacing upgrades for SR 40 in Marion County

Residents invited to give input on proposed improvements between U.S. 41 and SW 119th Avenue.

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