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A large, orange, diamond-shaped sign with white supports reads, "Road Closed Ahead." To the right of it is a paved sidewalk leading to a construction site in the background and right has a road with a coffee shop on the corner of the road.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Closures to Begin on State Road 26 at Hatchet Creek Bridge in Alachua County

Motorists can expect lane closures along SR 26 at Hatchet Creek Bridge on Feb. 19, then intermittently for several weeks.

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Local
1 month ago
Marion County Commissioners Kick Off 86th Southeastern Youth Fair with Proclamation

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners issued a proclamation celebrating the Southeastern Youth Fair, which kicks off Feb. 19

Dr. Danielle Brewer interim superintendent for marion county public schools
Education
1 month ago
Marion County Schools Interim Superintendent Delivers State of the Schools Address

MCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer gave a revealing presentation on the Marion County school system at an Ocala MetroCEP event on Feb. 18.

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Community
1 month ago
Marion County Commission Approves Zoning Modification for RV Park with Margaritaville-Themed Amenities

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved a zoning modification for text amendments for an RV Park from being a PUD with private amenities to a PUD with public amenities, by a 4-1 vote.

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Elections
1 month ago
Cross-Partisan Depolarization Group Marion County Alliance of Braver Angels to Meet at Main Public Library Feb. 19

A local branch of national cross-partisan group Braver Angels will meet at the Marion County Public Library on Feb. 19.

Close-up of "Marion County Fire Rescue" printed on a fire truck over a red background.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Marion County Mandatory Burn Ban Extended

The recent rainfall in the Marion County area wasn’t enough to affect current drought conditions.

The front entrance of Ocala’s City Hall in the background with “CITY HALL” displayed on an arch above the double door entrances on the left and right. There are short red brick walls in front of the entrance with stairs leading up to the doors on either side. In the foreground are trees on either side of the City Hall arch and a beige and blue horse statue facing left.
Community
1 month ago
City of Ocala Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Ocala Citizens Academy

Twenty-five City of Ocala residents will be selected from the applications to undergo an 11-week immersion in municipal governance.

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Community
1 month ago
Marion County Engineer Provides Snapshot of Current Road Projects at Commission Meeting

The Marion County Office of the County Engineer provided the Marion County Board of County Commissioners with a snapshot of road projects within the county at their meeting Feb. 17, 2026.

Community
1 month ago
Nominations for Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion’s 2026 Inspire Gala Closing Soon

Marion County is almost out of time to nominate their favorite philanthropists, nonprofits and corporate partners for the 2026 Inspire Gala.

Community
1 month ago
Lake County to Offer Extended Passport Processing Hours during Spring Break

Residents can access the extended passport processing hours at two locations by appointment only.

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