Cyclist in action
Community
8 months ago
Sharing the road: AAA urges bike safety during National Bike Month

With injuries and deaths on the rise, AAA offers safety tips to help cyclists and drivers stay alert, visible, and respectful this May

Thick smoke from a wildfire billows into the sky behind a wire and barbed fence, partially obscuring trees in the background. Some vegetation and branches are caught in the fence, emphasizing the fire’s proximity.
Local
8 months ago
Update: Evacuation order lifted for Silver Springs Fire

Residents allowed to return home as fire crews remain on scene; roads reopened but caution still urged along SE Hwy 314.

Education
8 months ago
Ben Whitehouse tapped as deputy superintendent in Marion County leadership shift

Longtime educator and Forest High alum joins interim superintendent Brewer to lead MCPS through upcoming transition.

Photo of black and white mixed-breed dog wearing a blue harness.
Project Pawsitivity
8 months ago
Meet Axle: A big heart and a too-long stay in the shelter

This handsome boy loves car rides to get coffee – especially if there’s a “pup cup” involved for him

Local
8 months ago
Local horses to watch in the Kentucky Derby: Ocala ties, Toby Keith’s dream, and where to catch the action this Saturday

From Summerfield training grounds to Churchill Downs, local horses with Marion County roots – including the late country star’s colt – are set to shine in this year’s Run for the Roses.

Community
8 months ago
Butterflies take flight in Ocala to honor bereaved mothers this Sunday

The Dandelion Project’s annual Butterfly Release offers healing and hope ahead of Mother’s Day at Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens.

Entertainment
8 months ago
Enjoy those May flowers: Events for May 2-4

Celebrate spring with family-friendly events across North Central Florida May 2–4, from Star Wars fun to blueberry picking, art walks, markets, and more!

A child’s hand rests on a car seat harness, a visual reminder of the importance of checking the back seat—especially on National Heatstroke Prevention Day, May 1.
Local
8 months ago
May 1 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day: A lifesaving reminder for families on the go

With temperatures rising, safety officials urge parents and caregivers to “look before you lock” and help prevent hot car tragedies.

Education
8 months ago
Danielle Brewer officially approved as interim superintendent of Marion County schools

School board vote finalizes leadership transition as Brewer prepares to take full reins in July.

Close-up of piano hammers captured by artist David Kellner, featured in Melodic Metamorphosis at The Brick Gallery in Downtown Ocala.
Entertainment
8 months ago
Melodic Metamorphosis exhibit opens during Ocala’s First Friday Art Walk

Interactive art, music, and poetry blend for a cause at The Brick Gallery.

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