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Bronson resident Darryl McGuinnes owes his life to fast-acting bystanders who performed CPR when he collapsed after cardiac arrest.
Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
HCA Florida Healthcare Urges Residents of the 352 to Learn CPR for American Heart Month

In addition to local fire departments, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital offers classes in Hands-Only CPR.

View of Lake Weir with houses and trees along the shoreline under a partly cloudy sky
Local
4 weeks ago
Marion County Commissioners Approve Funding to Improve Lake Weir’s Water Quality

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners recently approved a request to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for $1.2 million to clean up Lake Weir’s water quality.

Well-dressed people sitting behind a dais, with a podiumin the foreground, with lighted lettering against a black fabric screen in the background.
Education
4 weeks ago
Marion County School Board Announces Revisions to Public Commenting in Meetings

Marion County Public Schools is expanding the public commenting portions of its meetings.

On the left an American flag, the flag of the State of Florida, a woman behind a podium with a microphone, a large screen to the woman's right with writing and an image.
Community
4 weeks ago
Ocala Woman Works Toward Educating the Community about Domestic Violence

Darnitha Johnson has taken her own experiences, including being homeless and in abusive relationships, to help and empower women who are going through similar situations.

County Commissioner Matt McClain reads the Engineers Week proclamation into the record during the Feb. 17 county commission meeting, and is joined on stage by engineers across multiple county departments.
Education
1 month ago
Marion County Proclaims Feb. 22-28 “Engineers Week”

The proclamation coincides with National Engineers Week, which celebrates the vital contributions of those who pursue careers in math and science.

A horsewoman dressed in costume, wearing a naval themed outfit, riding a horse and clearing a jumping effort, with the standard saying hits, in a ring, with trees in the background.
Community
1 month ago
Children’s Charity Classic Connects the Community through Horses, Giving and Family Fun

The United Way of Marion County’s Children’s Charity Classic presented by HCA Florida Healthcare at HITS Post Time Farm showcased the area’s deep ties to the equestrian community, while providing much needed support to area charities that provide critical services.

A man standing in front of a circular rotunda, with glass, and flags suspended from the ceiling in the background. The man is to the left of a number of items, including a uniform, framed documents on the floor and on a table to the right of a man, and picture placards to the extreme right.
Local
1 month ago
Ocala Community Leader Celebrates Father’s Legacy at Florida State Capitol

Ocala’s Larry Johnson, celebrated the legacy of this father the Rev. Leroy Johnson with a presentation at the State Capitol in Tallahassee.

In the foreground is a blurred black light pole with autumn-colored leaves hanging around it. In the background is a white gazebo with an American flag standing on top of it. Further back are restaurants and shops lining a city street.
Local
1 month ago
Ocala City Council Approves Paddock Market’s Request to Sell Alcohol on Premises

The Ocala City Council approved the request of Paddock Market to sell beer, wine and liquor for on-premises consumption.

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Community
1 month ago
Marion County Commission Holds Public Hearing on Concerts at World Equestrian Center

The first of two public hearings regarding a developer amendment agreement between Marion County and the owners, including the World Equestrian Center was held Feb. 18, 2026, with the board taking no action and hearing only public comment.

fire station groundbreaking in ocala
Community
1 month ago
Ocala Fire Rescue Breaks Ground on Station #8 in Ocala’s Northwest Corridor

Local luminaries gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the forthcoming Ocala Fire Rescue Station #8.

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