Three Belleview Public Works employees—Fisher Houston, Ronald Everett, and Henry Somarriba—stand in uniform in front of the City of Belleview seal after earning their CDL endorsements.
Community
6 months ago
Belleview public works team levels up with CDL certifications

Three city employees earn commercial licenses, boosting Belleview’s ability to handle maintenance, storm recovery, and infrastructure projects in-house.

A uniformed law enforcement officer kneels in solemn tribute while holding a single red rose during a memorial ceremony, honoring fallen officers.
Community
6 months ago
One year later, K-9 Leo honored at national memorial as Marion County mourns his loss

Shot in the line of duty, the loyal partner and protector is remembered in Ocala and honored on the national stage as his legacy lives on through the heart of his handler and community.

A historic flagpole lies on the ground next to a partially installed stone monument surrounded by caution tape at Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, with trees and parked vehicles in the background.
Local
6 months ago
Ocala honors WWII flight school with historic monument at Veterans Park

Local pilot and businessman Terry Crawford helps preserve legacy of Greenville Aviation School, once based at Taylor Field near SR 200.

A colorful sidewalk mural of a cyclist, featuring bold yellow and blue stripes, hearts, and safety-themed words, painted as part of FDOT’s Bike Lane Design Contest near Madison Street Academy.
Community
6 months ago
Award-winning road safety project is making Marion County streets safer for your family

Marion County and TPO honored for Safety Matters campaign that’s saving lives and changing how we drive.

Karla Grimsley poses with two Twilight Cruisers members holding a sign that reads “Interfaith Emergency Services Food Donations,” with shelves of food items visible in the background.
Community
6 months ago
Faith and service guide Interfaith CEO as she leads efforts to help the homeless in Marion County

From prayer rooms to job support, Karla Grimsley and her team at Interfaith Emergency Services offer hope, housing, and healing to those in need.

Classic and vintage cars with open hoods on display beneath large oak trees at the Gregg Smith Automotive Car Show in Belleview.
Community
6 months ago
Gregg Smith Automotive Car Show raises $1,500 at Belleview Founder’s Day

The event drew nearly 100 vehicles and generous crowds, benefiting United Way of Marion County through raffle sales and registrations.

Close-up of hands applying a bandage to a person's scraped knee on the ground, with a red first aid kit nearby on pine needles.
Education
6 months ago
Learn to save a life: Stop the bleed training coming to your high school

Free hands-on sessions teach students how to take action in emergencies and control bleeding before help arrives.

Close-up of a railroad crossing sign with a fast-moving blue and yellow locomotive blurred in the background.
Local
6 months ago
Temporary closure of U.S. 301 in Wildwood could impact travel plans this week

Railroad crossing work near Switcher Street begins May 13 with detours in place.

A chestnut-colored wild horse with a white blaze trots through a grassy area near pine trees on a wintery day.
Local
6 months ago
Bring the wild home: Adopt a mustang or burro in Ocala this week

BLM offers 140 wild horses and burros for adoption May 15–17 at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion.

Mugshot of Thomas Norman Shaheen wearing an orange jail uniform, alongside text stating he was arrested and charged with child neglect.
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Man arrested after child found alone in unlocked car at Ocala Walmart

Deputies say the man left one child in the car and another unattended inside the store while shopping for 40 minutes.

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