Alt-text: A medium-sized brown and white speckled dog named Meeka stands alert on a gray carpeted floor. She wears a blue collar and leash, held by a person kneeling beside her in jeans and a black shirt.
Project Pawsitivity
8 months ago
From animation to adoption: Meet Meeka, the Disney-inspired sidekick

Meeka, a 2-year-old adoptable pup, is named after Meeko from Disney’s Pocahontas due to her unique look.

Local
8 months ago
Missing Person Alert: Ocala woman last seen riding purple bicycle

Authorities concerned for her safety; community urged to stay alert.

A yellow plastic bag filled with non-perishable food donations sits on the curb next to a brick mailbox structure in a suburban neighborhood, ready for pickup during the Stamp Out Hunger food drive.
Community
8 months ago
Stamp Out Hunger returns May 10: Leave food by your mailbox to help neighbors in need

Ocala letter carriers collect non-perishables for local food pantries in the nation’s largest one-day food drive.

A woman wearing a glowing purple headband and a young girl with blonde hair watch fireworks light up the night sky during an outdoor concert at the Ocala Golf Club.
Entertainment
8 months ago
FAFO is monitoring forecast ahead of Sunday’s Symphony Under the Stars

Organizers say safety is top priority as possible weather impacts are considered.

A large crowd cheers and raises their hands during a nighttime outdoor concert featuring Brantley Gilbert. The stage is lit with red and blue lights, with giant video screens on both sides showing the performers. The backdrop reads “Brantley Gilbert Off the Rails Tour 2024.”
Local
8 months ago
Expect road closures and traffic delays during Rock the Country concert this weekend

Florida Horse Park event May 9–10 will bring heavy congestion, detours, and law enforcement traffic control.

A small Cessna aircraft sits damaged in the grass near a roadway at night, surrounded by emergency vehicles with flashing lights, as first responders assess the crash scene in Ocala, Florida.
Local
8 months ago
Pilot hospitalized after plane crash near Ocala airport

FAA investigating crash of single-engine aircraft on SW 67th Avenue Road.

Community
8 months ago
Marion County celebrates travel and tourism week with $1 billion impact and local photo contest

County leaders highlight the economic power of tourism, announce new video series and invite residents to showcase local beauty through photos.

Close-up of an orange “Road Construction Ahead” warning sign against a clear blue sky.
Local
8 months ago
Expect delays Thursday on SE HWY 42 as crews close lane for roadside work

Traffic will be guided through the work zone from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; drivers urged to plan ahead or use alternate routes.

Community
8 months ago
Marion County salutes hospitals and healthcare workers during national appreciation weeks

HCA Florida Ocala and West Marion hospitals recognized for vital roles in care, jobs, and community support.

A sign with fancy filigreed, and lettering, with a digital sign in the middle, sitting on top of a stone support, with a hedge buffer to the front, side and back, with a road to the left and a field and tree line in the back, cars, and light poles to the right.
Local
8 months ago
City of Ocala approves Ocala International Airport infrastructure upgrade

The project will cost close to $2 million and is funded through five grants from the Department of Transporation (FDOT) and funding from the city.

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