Local
6 months ago
Driver seriously injured after truck overturns in early morning Reddick crash

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.

People sitting in lawn chairs watch fireworks under an American flag at night during a Fourth of July event
Community
6 months ago
Plan your perfect Fourth of July at Ocala’s Patriotic Skies celebration

Live music, food trucks, kids’ zones, and a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show highlight Ocala’s free family-friendly event.

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
UPDATE: Deputy-involved shooting in Summerfield under FDLE investigation

Marion County deputy injured, suspect hospitalized after traffic stop turns violent on S. Pine Avenue.

Local
6 months ago
Air taxis could soon take off in Ocala, says airport director

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.

Business
6 months ago
Ocala CEP interim CEO earns national workforce development certification

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..

A split image showing a kitchen blueprint on the left blending into a real wooden home frame under construction on the right, symbolizing planning and building.
Local
6 months ago
Marion County moves forward with growth plan update after state-mandated review

Commission adopts evaluation report shaping future housing, roads, and land use; comprehensive plan changes expected by year’s end

Miss Ocala 2025 Caroline Schapansky and Miss Ocala Teen 2025 Madalyn Covington smile beside studio microphones, wearing red dresses and crowns.
Community
6 months ago
Miss Ocala and Miss Teen Ocala head to Lakeland for 2025 Miss Florida competition

Caroline Schapansky and Madalyn Covington represent Marion County in a weeklong celebration of scholarship, service, and talent at the Miss Florida stage.

Local
6 months ago
Ocala approves phased utility rate increases for homes and businesses through 2029

Residential bills to rise by $4.33 per month in 2026; commercial users face gradual adjustments as city aims to close cost gaps and plan for future growth.

Graduation cap with red tassel and rolled diploma tied with red ribbon on a wooden table.
Education
6 months ago
Free GED tutoring now offered in Dunnellon through Souls Harbor and Marion Literacy Council

Weekly Monday night sessions help local adults take the next step toward earning their diploma.

Child smiling while holding and playing a violin during a hands-on music camp.
Education
6 months ago
Discover the joy of music at Ocala Symphony’s hands-on summer camp

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Ocala Symphony Community Music Conservatory will be hosting their […]

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