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Person holding wallet and cash while fueling a vehicle at a gas station.
Local
1 year ago
Florida gas prices hit one-month low but could rise this week

Ocala drivers paying around $2.79 as crude oil surge and Middle East tensions spark fuel price concerns.

Close-up of a caregiver holding the hand of an elderly person, representing compassion and elder support.
Local
1 year ago
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event coming to Ocala June 19

Marion Senior Services to host community event with keynote speaker State Attorney Bill Gladson, law enforcement officials, and elder advocacy groups.

Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Missing Ocala man found safe in Panama City after Silver Alert

Howard Fenner, 83, who has dementia, was located unharmed after being last seen driving toward Pensacola in a gold Toyota Camry.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
From Ocala roots to Daisy honors: Dustten Martineau recognized for extraordinary nursing care

Vanguard grad and UNF-trained nurse Dustten Martineau earns prestigious DAISY Award for compassion and clinical excellence at Baptist Medical Center Beaches.

Community
1 year ago
Belleview’s Robert Vass named 2025 Lion of the Year, Helen Keller Award winner

Honored by Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club for vision advocacy and service, Vass is recognized for leading impactful community projects.

A group of demonstrators hold protest signs during the No Kings rally on Ocala's Downtown Square, including a woman in front wearing a purple "No Kings Since 1776" shirt.
Photos
1 year ago
No Kings rally draws crowd to Ocala Downtown Square Saturday morning | PHOTOS

Demonstrators and counter-protesters gather as Ocala Police and city officials monitor peaceful event.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
AdventHealth Ocala opens new medical office building with expanded specialty care

Ribbon cutting celebrates 57,000-square-foot facility offering women’s health, heart and vascular care, brain and spine services, orthopedics and more.

In the forefront a gymnasium floor, a group of men standing and kneeling in front of a wall with a scoreboard and basketball backboard.
Community
1 year ago
Cops and kids team up for slam dunk success at Hoops and Badges

Ocala’s annual basketball event brings officers, youth, and families together for a high-energy day of teamwork, laughter, and community spirit.

Education
1 year ago
Beacon College awarded $210K Fogg Trust grant to expand campus and fund scholarships

Leesburg’s Beacon College will renovate a new mixed-use facility and provide scholarships for students with learning differences, thanks to the Edward C. and Lisbeth A. Fogg Charitable Trust.

Local
1 year ago
Overnight lane closures on S.R. 19 in Eustis set for June 18–19

Southbound S.R. 19 to close nightly for signal pole installation near Clifford Avenue; drivers urged to follow detour signs and stay alert, FDOT says.