Features
2 years ago
Lawn Fertilizing: Balancing green lawns and clean water in Marion County

Many strive to have the best yard on the block. But how you do it could be bad for precious water resources. What you need to know before you fertilize your lawn.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Marion County to host 3rd annual PTSD walk/run to raise awareness for the invisible wound

The community is invited to participate in a 2.2-mile PTSD awareness walk/run at the McPherson Governmental Campus Wellness Trail in Ocala on Thursday, June 27, at 8:00 a.m. You’re encouraged to wear the color teal to the free event.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Dollar Tree left lead-tainted applesauce pouches on store shelves for weeks after recall, FDA says

Children in 44 states, including Florida, had probable or confirmed cases of elevated blood lead levels after eating the applesauce pouches marketed for toddlers, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Empowering addiction recovery: Zero Hour Life Center hosts Rare of Breed in concert

Zero Hour Life Center offers a wide range of services designed to support individuals on their recovery journey.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids | POLL

The Pew Research Center reports that 58% of teens are daily users of TikTok, including 17% who describe their TikTok use as almost constant.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
How to find the right balance between telemedicine and in-person care

What you need to know about which form of care may be right for you and when.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with it

Time-restricted eating, where people condense all of their eating into a daily window of 10 hours or less, is the most popular form of intermittent fasting.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
UPDATE: City of Ocala rescinds boil water notice for Blitchton Road area

The city says the water system experienced a drop in pressure while a contractor was completing installation of a fire line. But is now safe to drink.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Rabies alert issued for Marion County

Health officials have confirmed a case of rabies in a raccoon in the Anthony area off Northwest 100th Street.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says

In 2022, an estimated 17.7 million people reported using marijuana daily or near-daily compared to 14.7 million daily or near-daily drinkers, according to an analysis of national survey data.

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