Hunter and Dupree of Wind-FM smiling on stage with a cheering audience behind them at the Reilly Arts Center.
Entertainment
9 months ago
Feel the thunder: Pure Zeppelin tribute rocks the Reilly this Saturday

Wind-FM brings the power and magic of Led Zeppelin to life with a high-energy performance that promises a “Whole Lotta Love.”

Group of people running together outdoors during a community fun run on a sunny day.
Community
9 months ago
Gainesville fun run aims to help local students get career training

Radiant Credit Union’s Rays of Hope Foundation will host a 5K at Depot Park to raise money for vocational scholarships.

Mayor Ben Marciano speaks at a press conference with Ocala Police Department officials in front of a police emblem.
Community
9 months ago
Mayor Ben Marciano shares vision and achievements with Ocala Metro CEP Ambassadors

From community policing to mental health and downtown development, Mayor Marciano outlines bold plans for Ocala’s future while celebrating recent progress.

A KISS tribute band performs on stage under dramatic red lighting, with smoke effects and large black balloons floating above the audience. The band members wear classic KISS makeup and costumes, and the stage is decorated with illuminated 'KISS' lettering and stacked speaker props.
Entertainment
9 months ago
Best ways to spend this weekend: Music, markets, and family fun

Kick off your summer early with the best weekend events in Ocala and North Central Florida—from live music and BBQ festivals to immersive farm fun for the whole family.

Local
9 months ago
Late-night crash on I-75 blocks all northbound lanes near SR 40 in Ocala

Ocala Fire Rescue says no one was hurt after a car hauler and work trucks collided, spilling fuel and shutting down the interstate.

Local
9 months ago
One year later: Marion County remembers 8 lives lost in tragic bus crash

Driver accused of DUI manslaughter to appear in court Thursday.

Community
9 months ago
From heartbreak to hope: Gainesville entrepreneur champions inclusion through hard conversations

Vincent Hampton draws strength from his mother’s moral courage to confront uncomfortable truths and build a more inclusive future through real estate and advocacy.

Two young children holding a chalkboard that says “Summer Camp” while standing outside on a sunny day.
Community
9 months ago
Summer fishing and archery camps return to Silver Springs Shores

Hands-on day camps offer outdoor fun, skill-building, and extended care for Ocala kids ages 9 to 15.

Community
9 months ago
Marion County honors fallen heroes at Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony

Law enforcement and the community unite May 15 to remember the 19 local officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Lost dog flyer for a brown and white Springer Spaniel named Buddy, posted on a utility pole with a photo and contact number.
Community
9 months ago
Marion County joins national effort to bring lost pets home

New “Network Neighbors” program uses community signs and tech to reunite families with missing pets faster.