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A motorcyclist holds a helmet beside a parked motorcycle in Ocala. Local police are increasing traffic enforcement through September to improve motorcycle safety.
Local
1 year ago
Ocala police launch motorcycle safety enforcement through September

City-wide FDOT-backed operation aims to reduce crashes and save lives.

Local
1 year ago
Belleview promotes Clayton Caruthers to Field Operations Manager for Public Works

Caruthers brings years of hands-on experience and leadership to his new role overseeing field operations, project coordination, and infrastructure improvements across the city.

State
1 year ago
Paris Richardson crowned Miss Florida 2025, marking historic win for Gainesville

Ocala’s Caroline Schapansky named finalist as Gainesville celebrates first Miss Florida title in over 70 years.

Three young girls wearing backpacks walk hand-in-hand down a tree-lined path.
Community
1 year ago
Back to School Community Giveback returns July 26 to support 6,000+ Marion County students

With free backpacks, school supplies, and vital resources at multiple locations across Marion County, this collaborative event empowers families ahead of the new school year.

Three high school girls with hands over their hearts reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in front of an American flag.
Education
1 year ago
Belleview VFW invites students to enter $35K Voice of Democracy essay contest

Local high schoolers can win scholarships and a trip to D.C. by submitting a patriotic audio essay by Oct. 31.

Heavy highway traffic with multiple lanes of vehicles during daytime travel.
State
1 year ago
Record-breaking Fourth of July travel expected as 4.6 million Floridians hit the road

AAA forecasts 72.2 million Americans will travel for Independence Day 2025, with Florida seeing historic highs in road trips, flights, and cruises.

Local
1 year ago
Smokey Bear helps honor wildfire prevention at annual awards ceremony

Forest Service officials, firefighters, and librarians recognized at Marion County Public Library for advancing community education and reducing human-caused wildfires across Florida.

Community
1 year ago
Estella Byrd Whitman unveils donated vehicles to boost patient access in Ocala

With support from the City of Ocala and community leaders, the health center’s new vehicles aim to eliminate transportation barriers to medical and specialty care.

Bella sits attentively between two people indoors, looking directly at the camera. Her ears are perked and she wears a lavender collar, showing her calm and gentle personality.
Project Pawsitivity
1 year ago
Meet Bella: Your sweet, star-spangled sidekick

Bella, a 1-year-old mixed breed, is ready to be your smart and loyal companion.

Local
1 year ago
Grease fire damages Dunnellon home, quickly extinguished by firefighters

Marion County Fire Rescue crews responded to a Thursday morning kitchen fire on SW Honeysuckle Street; no injuries were reported.