 
	
	New family-owned store offers handmade, vegan self-care products and launches charity partnership program ‘Hope in the Soap’.
 
	
	Equine-focused UF study aims to improve early detection and treatment of joint pain in horses — and potentially humans.
 
	
	Firefighters responded to reports of a vehicle crashing into a house; one person was transported to the hospital and no additional injuries were reported.
 
	
	Downtown Ocala’s popular monthly art event returns Oct. 3 with live music, local artists, family fun, and extended hours; deadline to apply is Sept. 2.
 
	
	Starting Fall 2025, the College of Central Florida will offer hands-on training and certifications in Geographic Information Systems to prepare students for in-demand tech careers.
 
	
	Marion County Fire Rescue crews used special tools to free the trapped driver after the pickup crashed through a fence and flipped upside down on West Highway 329.
 
	
	Live music, food trucks, kids’ zones, and a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show highlight Ocala’s free family-friendly event.
 
	
	Marion County deputy injured, suspect hospitalized after traffic stop turns violent on S. Pine Avenue.
 
	
	Ocala’s central location, airport infrastructure, and proximity to major cities make it a prime candidate for eVTOL test flights and future air taxi operations.
 
	
	Tamara Fleischhaker joins elite group of professionals completing ACCE and IEDC’s Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals, reinforcing CEP’s commitment to building a future-ready workforce..
