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Local
5 months ago
County to hold public hearing for proposed roadway project that will improve existing infrastructure

The final public hearing for a proposed roadway improvement project is being held Aug. 6, 2025, at 1 p.m., at the McPherson Governmental Campus.

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Local
5 months ago
Marion County Fire Rescue extinguishes mobile home fire in Citra

Late-night fire damages Citra mobile home; no injuries reported, cause under investigation.

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Local
5 months ago
Media Advisory: FDOT Event Urges Drivers to Stop on Red

To mark National Stop on Red Week, FDOT and local agencies will host a safety event in Belleview on August 6, 2025, raising awareness about the dangers of red-light running. The event will feature guest speakers, public outreach, and law enforcement at the intersection of U.S. 301 and U.S. 441 to promote safer driving habits and reduce traffic crashes.

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Community
5 months ago
Final public hearing for 2025-26 annual action plan scheduled before MCBOCC

A final public hearing to gather feedback on the final draft of the community services and Marion County Consortium’s annual action plan for the upcoming fiscal year is scheduled for Aug. 5, 2025, before the Marion County Board of County Commissioners.

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Community
5 months ago
CF Webber Gallery to present ‘The Gap Between Art and Life’ exhibition

The College of Central Florida’s Webber Gallery will host “The Gap Between Art and Life,” a juried installation art exhibition on view Sept. 1–Oct. 16.

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Community
5 months ago
Open house showcases Sumter County’s safety action plan

Sumter County is hosting an open house unveiling the safety action plan on Aug. 14 from 6 p,m. to 7 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center.

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Local
5 months ago
Sumter county study for project includes roadway widening and turn lane additions at busy intersection

A Sumter County study addresses future projects to widen and add turns lanes on CR 466 and U.S. Hwy. 301.

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Local
5 months ago
Lt. Col. Frank M. Rasbury, Jr. embodied leadership, virtue and service

A memorial service was held for U.S. Army Lt. Col. Frank M. Rasbury Jr. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Ocala. He was remembered for his leadership and service.

Entertainment
5 months ago
Killer Beaz brings rescheduled comedy show to Ocala Civic Theatre Aug. 8

Known for Moonshiners and The Grand Ole Opry, the high-energy comic returns with his “Best Buzz in Town” tour.

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Health & Wellness
5 months ago
Free diabetes self-management series begins Aug. 7 in Ocala

Marion County Hospital District’s Community Home Project hosts 8-week program at Howard Academy to empower residents with tools to manage diabetes.

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