Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
RABIES ALERT: Department of Health Issues Rabies Alert for Part of Marion County

The Florida Department of Health has issued a 60-day rabies alert for part of Ocala in the Meadow Wood Farms area.

Dr. Jack Weckowski, center, is pictured with a resident physician from HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and Julie Bonnie, manager of the oncology nurse navigation team for HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division. 
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Marion County HCA Florida Hospitals Offering Signature Oncology Programs with Sarah Cannon Cancer Network

Signature Cancer Programs include Neurology, Thoracic, Breast and Complex Gastrointestinal Oncology

A "Put Down the Phone Day" yard sign placed in the grass in Downtown Ocala. The sign is in front of a parked car and parking meter.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Marion County Children’s Alliance Urges Residents to “Put Down the Phone” Nov. 15

A coalition of community partners are asking residents to take a mindful break from their screens on Saturday, November 15.

Community
1 month ago
(UPDATE: NOTICE LIFTED) Planned Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Hunters Trace & Pine Ridge Estates Nov. 4

Marion County Utilities customers in Hunters Trace and Pine Ridge Estates will be under a water boil notice on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Two happy children in costumes Trick or Treating with their parents.
352 Fall Guide
2 months ago
Ocala Area HCA Hospitals Offer Tips for a Healthy and Happy Halloween

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital run down the ways to stay safe this Halloween weekend.

Marion County commissioners and audience during a public hearing.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Marion County Expands Response to Opioid Crisis with New Initiatives

Marion County Commissioners approved funding to two treatment and recovery initiatives to combat the opioid crisis locally.

A pink flyer advertising Pretty in Pink, a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness.
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Opportunities to Support Breast Cancer Awareness in October

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month with two heartfelt events to support survivors and the community.

A white teapot with gray designs and a bronze on the left and a black teacup on the right with bronze accents. In the background is a brown wood wall and a white table.
Features
3 months ago
Places to Get Your Matcha Fix in Ocala

With the rising popularity of matcha in Ocala, it’s important to know where locals can get good quality matcha to beat the sea grass rumors.

Community
3 months ago
Residents Invited to Join Together for Walk to End Alzheimer’s Ocala

Kerry Eck is walking for his father, who lives with Alzheimer’s, joining countless others in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Ocala on Sept. 27 at Tuscawilla Park. The event honors those impacted through the Promise Garden ceremony, uniting the community in hope for a cure.

Outdoor vendor tent promoting Fishing for Veterans with informational
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Outdoor Valor Surpasses 2,000 Veterans Served with Zero Reported Suicides — Launches Groundbreaking Faith-Based Programs Making Life-Saving Impact

Outdoor Valor, a faith-based nonprofit, has served over 2,000 veterans with zero reported suicides. At a time when 44 veterans are lost daily to suicide, the organization proves that faith, community, and purpose can truly save lives.