Local
5 months ago
Marion County Fire Rescue launches in-house firefighter training through new Florida State Fire College partnership

Five-year agreement with FSFC allows MCFR to train recruits on-site, saving nearly $46,000 per class and boosting operational alignment.

Two food trucks set up on the grass at Lake Lillian Park in Belleview, ready to serve guests at the Friday Foodie Fest.
Community
5 months ago
Friday Foodie Fest returns to Belleview with food trucks, vendors, and family fun

Lake Lillian event features 30+ vendors, live entertainment, kids’ activities, and local flavor.

Dr. Allison Campbell raises her hand during a swearing-in ceremony as president-elect of the Florida School Boards Association in Tampa.
Education
5 months ago
Dr. Allison Campbell named president-elect of Florida School Boards Association

Campbell becomes first Marion County School Board member to lead FSBA, the state’s largest school board organization.

Two Gainesville staff members holding English and Spanish hurricane preparedness brochures inside a city office.
Local
5 months ago
Gainesville releases new hurricane prep guide for active 2025 storm season

Free brochure offers emergency planning tips, supply checklists, and contact info in English and Spanish; printed copies available across city.

Overhead power lines beneath a blue sky with scattered clouds in Marion County.
Local
5 months ago
Temporary lane closures scheduled for SE Maricamp Road through June 30

Duke Energy crews will relocate overhead wires; drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes

A woman and a young girl are smiling warmly together in a close-up selfie taken indoors.
Local
5 months ago
Ocala mother seeks to move after neighbor’s racist attack on children

April Morant says her daughters are traumatized after being sprayed with bear mace; a GoFundMe aims to help the family relocate.

A black-and-white photo of a riverside recreation area shows people gathered on benches along a sandy shoreline, with a large umbrella in the center foreground. A wooden dock extends into the water, where several people are swimming and interacting. Multiple covered tour boats are seen on the river, and dense trees line the opposite bank. A thatched-roof hut is partially visible among the trees. The setting suggests a popular leisure spot, likely from the mid-20th century.
Local
5 months ago
Defunct Ocala: The rise and fall of Rainbow Springs Attraction

Exploring the lost landmarks and attractions that shaped Marion County’s past.

Warning sign at Ocala National Forest U.S. Navy bombing range entrance
Local
5 months ago
Navy bombing training scheduled in Ocala National Forest this week

Residents urged to drive with caution and be bearwise during military exercises.

Red and blue abstract sculpture titled “Beckon” by Jeffrey Repko on display near a lake and palm trees at Tuscawilla Park in Ocala.
Community
5 months ago
Sculptors invited to apply for 2026–2028 Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition

Up to 10 artists will be selected for the two-year juried exhibition in Tuscawilla Park, with $4,000 honorariums and $4,500 in awards available.

Students from the CF Collegiate Academy pose by the large CF letters on the College of Central Florida Ocala Campus. The academy allows high school students to earn college credits while completing their diploma.
Education
5 months ago
College of Central Florida hosts free Application Day with scholarship giveaway

Prospective students can apply for free, explore degree options, tour CF campuses, and enter to win tuition coverage during June events in Ocala, Chiefland, and Lecanto.

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