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Gainesville Fire and Rescue is deployed to help with search and rescue in Texas
Local
12 months ago
Gainesville Fire Rescue District Chief deploys to Texas with Florida USAR Task Force 8

Gainesville Fire Rescue has deployed to Texas to help with search and rescue after devastating floods swept through the area.

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Local
12 months ago
20-year-old throws hat into the mayoral ring as Zackary Feliciano announces candidacy

Zackary Feliciano, a 20-year-old, has announced his candidacy for the City of Ocala’s mayoral office.

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Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Marion County 9-1-1 Emergency Phone System Restored

Marion County officials confirmed that the 9-1-1 emergency systems are back to normal working order.

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Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Ocala’s Most Wanted: Tracking Marion County’s Fugitives

Crime Stoppers of Marion County needs your help to find the most wanted fugitives in Ocala and the surrounding areas.

Community
12 months ago
URGENT: 911 System Malfunctioning Across Central Florida

Marion County residents are being asked to text 911 instead of making phone calls. Emergency management is working to resolve the issues.

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Community
12 months ago
Marion County school grades posted, several receive A status achieving a B rating overall for the district

Marion County Public Schools was one of 30 school districts to earn a B grade from the Florida Department of Education.

Close-up of an orange “Road Construction Ahead” warning sign against a clear blue sky.
Local
12 months ago
Directional median coming to Morse Blvd to improve safety at Chitty Chatty Run intersection

Sumter County to install directional median by May 2026 to improve safety, reduce crashes, and avoid environmental impacts.

Features
12 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Six Gun Territory, Ocala’s lost frontier fantasy

Once hailed as Florida’s answer to the Wild West, Six Gun Territory opened in 1963 just east of Ocala and quickly became one of the state’s most beloved tourist attractions.

Entertainment
12 months ago
Ocala Downtown Market offers weekly blend of local goods and community spirit

The Ocala Downtown Market is more than just a place to shop—it’s where community, culture, and commerce come together every weekend. From handcrafted jewelry and fresh produce to local food favorites like Grandpa’s Grove pretzels and Jerusalem Street Food’s famous pita chips, the market captures the heart of Ocala’s vibrant downtown.

Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano speaks into a microphone at a ribbon cutting event, standing in front of a group of attendees.
Community
12 months ago
Mayor Marciano seeks a second term

City of Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano seeks a second term as mayor of the City of Ocala.