Local
7 months ago
Quick response contains Silver Springs apartment fire

Firefighters extinguish bathroom blaze at quadraplex; no injuries reported as investigation begins.

Education
7 months ago
West Port High School teacher Diana Fye honored with student-nominated “Thank a Teacher” award

HCA Florida hospitals and Public Education Foundation celebrate impactful educators.

Traffic and construction barrels line State Road 200 in Ocala, Florida, during a roadway improvement project.
Community
7 months ago
Marion County raises transportation impact fees to keep up with growth and road demands

County leaders approve phased increases starting Oct. 1 to close funding gap for infrastructure projects amid concerns over housing costs.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Marion County Sheriff speaks out on repeat offenders: “We’re disheartened, not just frustrated”

Sheriff Billy Woods calls for accountability at every level — from courts to parents — as he highlights the Ocala Ocho case and others.

Community
7 months ago
A legacy of sacrifice honored at Veterans Memorial Park

Community gathers to remember fallen heroes, comfort Gold Star families.

Local
7 months ago
Stranded in Ocala: Dinner stop turns tragic for truck-driving couple

A 19-year-old ran a red light. In seconds, Lynn Ernest’s husband was airborne and fighting for his life.

Man holding a large fish on a boat in the ocean under a cloudy sky
Local
7 months ago
Grab your rods: Florida’s license-free fishing weekends are back this June

FWC invites families, beginners, and seasoned anglers to enjoy free saltwater and freshwater fishing days across the state.

Community
7 months ago
Marion County commission approves impact fees ordinance for MCFR and EMS

County leaders approve funding plan to ensure fire and EMS keep pace with new development while protecting residents and first responders.

Local
7 months ago
Transitions Life Center breaks ground on major Ocala expansion this Friday

$1.8 million project will double facility size and expand services for adults with disabilities.

Aerial view of storm-ravaged homes and debris scattered across Cedar Key, Florida, after Hurricane Helene.
Local
7 months ago
More nervous than ever: Floridians urged to prepare as hurricane season nears

After a record-breaking 2024, anxiety is rising as AAA urges residents to review insurance and fortify homes before the next storm hits.

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