Community
2 years ago
Discover Ocala’s Wetland Recharge Park with a free, guided tour | VIDEO

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) just added Ocala’s Wetland Recharge Park as one of 14 new sites to its list of Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trails.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Food recalls are pretty common for things like rocks, insects and plastic

“Extraneous materials” triggered nine recalls in 2022 of more than 477,000 pounds of food regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service — triple the number of recalls tied to food contaminated with toxic E. coli bacteria.

Features
2 years ago
Pets are our faithful companions, but the costs to care for them can add up

When buying a pet, it’s important to have realistic expectations so you don’t face sudden expenses that could hurt your financial stability.

Community
2 years ago
Faces of fentanyl: Herschel’s story

“He was a light. Everywhere he went, he just lit up a room,” said Hilary Jackson about her cousin, Herschel. Herschel died July 6, 2021, from a fentanyl-laced pill. He was 20.

Education
2 years ago
Fighting Fentanyl: Substance use prevention programs help make Marion County students anti-drug advocates

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) programs are working in schools across the county to help keep kids safe and sober.

Education
2 years ago
College of Central Florida set to break ground for $20 million nursing center

CF expects construction to be complete in time for classes to begin in January 2025.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Reducing barriers to getting help to overcome drug addiction: Unique approach in Ocala puts all services in one place

Beacon Point in Ocala is a one-stop campus that offers a wide variety of services to Marion County residents. Treatment is free.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Rare skin cancer highlighted by Jimmy Buffett’s death

Jimmy Buffett’s death brings to light a rare form of skin cancer

Dr. Farr Twin Palm Orthopedics
Ask The Expert
2 years ago
Ocala orthopedic surgeon world leader in robotic technology

Meet Dr. Derek Farr, DO, FAAOS, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who was the first surgeon in Marion County to use the state-of-the-art Mako Robotic Arm.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Update on power restoration efforts in wake of Idalia, Safety reminders for those still without power

The power is back in Ocala, but many areas across the 352 are still without electricity. Here are some safety precautions while you wait for power to be restored.