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Workers in hard hats repave a road with asphalt during a construction project.
Local
11 months ago
FDOT to host open house on safety, resurfacing upgrades for SR 40 in Marion County

Residents invited to give input on proposed improvements between U.S. 41 and SW 119th Avenue.

Education
11 months ago
Marion County school orientations set: What parents need to know before the first day

Get class schedules, meet teachers, update contact info and learn about bus routes, extracurriculars and more at these upcoming orientation events.

Community
11 months ago
Dunkin’ thanks Ocala firefighters for quick response to store fire

Dunkin’ delivers treats and thanks to Ocala firefighters who quickly contained a store fire with no injuries or damage reported..

Detour and road closed signs in front of construction fencing near a school zone in Ocala.
Local
11 months ago
SW 61st Circle to close for sewer main project starting July 21

Miller Pipeline crews to install new underground sewer system; motorists urged to expect delays and seek alternate routes through August 21.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Ocala daycare worker arrested on 8 child cruelty charges after infant abuse allegations

Police say All Stars Learning Academy employee Karla Gonzalez-Penaluerty mistreated multiple babies as young as 4 months old; DCF and OPD continue investigation.

Features
11 months ago
Ocala entrepreneur shines on global stage at Mrs. India Worldwide

Nirvana Medical Spa’s Nilam Patel shares how competing in Dubai transformed her from the inside out—and why she’s now on a mission to inspire women across Ocala and beyond.

National
11 months ago
Florida rescue team rushes to Texas as deadly floods devastate communities

Marion County crews join urgent rescue efforts in flood-ravaged Texas, searching dangerous waters for survivors

In the background there are traffic signs, traffic signals, telephone poles, cars, a sidewalk surrounded by green space to the extreme left, and paved road to the right.
Community
11 months ago
Traffic light installed at the intersection of SE 58th Ave. and SE 85th Lane

A new traffic signal has been installed at the SE 58th Ave, and SE 85th Lane.

A group pf well-dressed people sitting behind a raised dais platform, with flags to either side of an insignia with letter, numbers and an image, and a city of Ocala logo against a white background.
Local
11 months ago
Ocala city council votes unanimously to hold special election Sept. 16

The Ocala City Council unanimously approved to hold a special election Sept. 16, after all seven candidates for the four seats to be contested failed to comply with the requirements of Florida law.

Detour and road closed signs in front of construction fencing near a school zone in Ocala.
Community
11 months ago
Resurfacing project on I-75 is in effect for Alachua County, with lane closures over the next two months

A traffic advisory is in effect in Alachua County, as a resurfacing project on 1-75, will cause lane closures beginning July 20 and continue through the end of September.