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Community
3 months ago
Stop Children’s Cancer 27th Annual Bear-A-Thon to Raise Cuddly Buddies, Cancer Research Funds

It’s almost time for another Bear-A-Thon, in which Ocala area radio stations K-Country and Wind-FM help raise money for Gainesville-based nonprofit Stop Children’s Cancer.

Exterior of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital on a sunny day
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
HCA Florida Promotes Life-Saving Lung Cancer Screenings on World Cancer Day

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital offers $99 self-pay screenings throughout 2026 to increase early detection in North Central Florida.

narcan distribution box
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
High Springs Fire Department Launches Free Narcan Distribution Program

The High Springs Fire Department has begun installing Narcan distribution boxes around the city for emergency use in case of an opioid overdose.

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital NICU day shift
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital Recognized for Excellence

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
(UPDATE: RESCINDED) Boil Water Notice Issued for Part of Ocala

The City of Ocala Water Resources Department is issuing a boil water advisory for customers between SE Fifth Street and SE 12th Street, east of SE 17th Avenue and west of SE 22nd Avenue due to a water main break.

volunteers clean up waste
Community
3 months ago
Lake County’s Keep Lake Beautiful Announces Clean-Up and Disposal Event for Jan. 24

Lake County’s Keep Lake Beautiful is partnering with Lake County Solid Waste, Florida DEP and others for a volunteer-driven clean-up event on Jan. 24.

water coming out of a faucet
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
(UPDATE: LIFTED) Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Silver Springs Community

Marion County Utilities has issued a boil water notice for residents in the Silver Springs community.

The HCA Florida Ocala area stroke team
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
HCA Florida Marion County Hospitals Recognized as Top Stroke Care Centers

For the sixth year in a row, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA West Marion Hospital have received certifications for their high level of competency in treating stroke events.

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Marion County HCA Hospitals Now Offering Advanced Robotics for Orthopedic Surgeries

Innovative robotic technology allows surgeons at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital to provide greater customization of total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements.

Community
4 months ago
Marion County HCA Hospitals Support Interfaith Emergency Services

Employees of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital showed up for Interfaith Emergency Services this month for days of community service.