Utility trucks and crews repair downed power lines on SW 60th Avenue in Ocala after a crash.
Local
5 months ago
UPDATE: FHP has cleared the wreck blocking northbound lanes on SW 60th Avenue near Kinderoo Academy in Ocala

Residual traffic tie-ups may still be present in the area of SW 52nd Street.

Person snorkeling in shallow seagrass beds during scalloping season in Crystal River, Florida.
State
5 months ago
Can’t wait for scallop season in Crystal River? You don’t have to…

Scallopers can harvest in parts of Taylor, Dixie, and Levy counties through Labor Day with specific daily bag limits and safety rules.

A happy gray and white dog with a wide smile and tongue out, wearing a blue harness that says "ADOPT ME," lying on a carpeted floor with gray and green stripes.
Project Pawsitivity
5 months ago
Meet Little Debbie: A shelter office dog ready to retire

After months as the shelter’s beloved office sidekick, this sweet senior pup is searching for a forever home where she can trade paperwork for belly rubs.

Comedian Killer Beaz smiles in a car during a promotional video
Entertainment
5 months ago
UPDATE: Killer Beaz rescheduled for August 8 at The Civic

The “Moonshiners” star and Grand Ole Opry regular has rescheduled his show; no reason given.

Person browsing shelves of books at a library sale with various children's and illustrated books on display.
Community
5 months ago
Clearance book sale returns to Ocala Public Library with prices as low as 25 cents

Friends of the Ocala Public Library hosts two-day sale benefiting local library programs and branches across Marion County.

Hiring manager holding a résumé during an in-person job interview across a desk.
Jobs
5 months ago
Team Cone hosting Ocala career fair June 14 for full-time positions

Local distributor hiring Order Selectors, Merchandisers, and CDL Drivers with competitive pay, full benefits, and same-day interviews.

Entrance sign for the College of Central Florida surrounded by greenery and flowers on the Ocala campus.
Education
5 months ago
College of Central Florida unveils record workforce expansion for 2024–25

New programs in nursing, agriculture, hospitality, GIS, and CDL training address Florida’s job market needs.

Crowds of people walk through a lively outdoor festival lined with vendor tents and food stands.
Entertainment
5 months ago
What to do this Father’s Day Weekend near Ocala: June 13–15 events

Looking for ways to celebrate Dad this weekend? From a watermelon festival to a Billy Joel tribute, here are some of the best Father’s Day events happening around North Central Florida.

Student overwhelmed by textbooks in a lecture hall while others talk in the background.
Education
5 months ago
Public invited to review proposed health and PE curriculum for Marion County schools

Open review night set for June 18 as district committees consider new instructional materials for middle and high school students.

Sepia-toned photograph of a small glider in front of the Taylor Field hangar at Ocala-Marion County Airport. The sleek, narrow aircraft is parked on the tarmac, with a man standing at the end of one wing. The hangar doors are open, with several people sitting just inside. Vintage automobiles are parked in the background under a cloudy sky, giving the scene a mid-20th-century atmosphere.
Local
5 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Taylor Field, Ocala’s first gateway to the skies

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

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