Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala Police release bodycam footage showing the moments before an officer shoots man armed with pepper spray and knife | VIDEO

The Ocala Police Department says officers acted according to protocol to subdue a man suffering from mental health issues.

Community
2 years ago
How Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches have successfully transformed the lives of troubled kids for decades

The success of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is based on four fundamental pillars: work, study, play and pray.

Community
2 years ago
Butterfly release brings comfort to Marion County bereaved mothers

Mother’s Day can trigger pain and sorrow for moms who’ve lost their children. Bereaved Mother’s Day is marked on the first Sunday in May as a day of remembrance and support for moms coping with tragedy.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Marion County issues rabies alert in response to two confirmed cases in raccoons

The health department says the racoons were captured in the Rainbow Lakes Estates and southwest Ocala areas in Marion County in late April.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says

In a new report, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says women ages 40 to 74 should get screened every other year.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

Recent injected drugs like Wegovy and its predecessor, the diabetes medication Ozempic, are reshaping the U.S. health and fitness industries. They have proven successful in eliminating unwanted pounds more quickly and easily than consuming fewer and burning more calories alone.

Community
2 years ago
Lace up the shoes! Run for the Springs 5K on Saturday to support groundwater conservation

Head out this Saturday, April 27, to the Marion County Run for the Springs at Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area for exercise and to support groundwater conservation.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Want to dispose of any unwanted prescription medication? Saturday is the day to do it

Stop by the Ocala Police Department on Saturday, April 27, to dispose of any unwanted prescription medication.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren’t yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds

According to the survey, everyday expenses and housing costs, including rent and mortgage payments, are the biggest reasons why people are unable to save for retirement.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
When red-hot isn’t enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level

The National Weather Service’s seasonal forecast for May through July shows temperatures leaning above average for much of Florida and the United States.

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