Health & Wellness
7 months ago
From Ocala roots to Daisy honors: Dustten Martineau recognized for extraordinary nursing care

Vanguard grad and UNF-trained nurse Dustten Martineau earns prestigious DAISY Award for compassion and clinical excellence at Baptist Medical Center Beaches.

Education
7 months ago
Beacon College awarded $210K Fogg Trust grant to expand campus and fund scholarships

Leesburg’s Beacon College will renovate a new mixed-use facility and provide scholarships for students with learning differences, thanks to the Edward C. and Lisbeth A. Fogg Charitable Trust.

Education
7 months ago
College of Central Florida unveils record workforce expansion for 2024–25

New programs in nursing, agriculture, hospitality, GIS, and CDL training address Florida’s job market needs.

Student overwhelmed by textbooks in a lecture hall while others talk in the background.
Education
7 months ago
Public invited to review proposed health and PE curriculum for Marion County schools

Open review night set for June 18 as district committees consider new instructional materials for middle and high school students.

Education
7 months ago
Florida-grown hops bring sweet success to craft beer industry

UF/IFAS scientists revolutionize hop production in Florida, offering brewers unique aromas and now easier-to-use hop pellets.

Local
7 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Taylor Field, Ocala’s first gateway to the skies

Exploring the lost landmarks and attractions that shaped Marion County’s past

Judge holding gavel in courtroom with two people standing in background.
Local
7 months ago
Federal grant funds evaluation of Marion County’s diversion drug court program

University researchers to assess compliance and effectiveness of specialty court under Bureau of Justice grant.

Marion County Public Schools sign displaying logo and motto, "Helping Every Student Succeed," against a clear blue sky.
Education
7 months ago
Leadership changes coming to Marion County schools for 2025-26 school year

New principals and administrative shifts announced for several campuses ahead of School Board approval on July 1.

Community
7 months ago
Strawberry Moon to light up Ocala sky early June 11

June’s full Moon peaks just before dawn, steeped in tradition and seasonal meaning.

Local
7 months ago
Photographic exhibition “The human pulse” opens June 21 at the Appleton Museum

Ocala photographer John Elliott showcases 42 global black-and-white images through January 2026.

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