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Mostly sunny skies on Friday and Saturday lead into a rainy Sunday.
Weather Updates
1 year ago
Weekend Weather: Hot temperatures and afternoon storms expected in Marion County.

Weekend storms and rising temperatures are in the forecast for Marion County, with rain likely on Saturday and clearer skies by Sunday. Here’s what you need to know before making weekend plans.

Shoppers browse vendor booths under a large yellow pavilion at the Ocala Downtown Market, featuring handmade goods, baked treats, and local produce on display.
Community
1 year ago
What’s happening in Ocala this weekend: Markets and music you’ll love

Looking for things to do this weekend in Ocala? From the Girls Night Out Market and the Ocala Downtown Market to a live Yacht Rock concert at the Reilly Arts Center, here are three local events you won’t want to miss.

Marion County Development Planning Committee Meeting review
Local
1 year ago
What’s being built in Ocala? 3 new developments under review this month

Three new developments, including Arden of Ocala, Juniper Loop, and Piccadilly Square, are under review as Marion County plans for continued growth in housing and commercial space.

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Local
1 year ago
Air Force veteran to contest open Ocala city council district seat no. 3

U.S. Air Force veteran Mark Clark is contesting the open Ocala City Council District seat no. 3

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Local
1 year ago
Ocala business owner Jenkins to run for open city council seat

TamBoura Jenkins will be contesting the open Ocala City Council district no. 3 seat.

911 Emergency Management
Local
1 year ago
Marion County Agencies Respond Swiftly and Collaboratively to 911 Service Disruption

Despite widespread 911 outages across Central Florida, Marion County agencies responded swiftly and collaboratively.

Community
1 year ago
Hope Lake Weir Joins Second Harvest Food Bank’s Nutritious Pantry Network

Hope Lake Weir is one of the five local community feeding partners to achieve Nutritious Pantry certification from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

Gainesville Fire and Rescue is deployed to help with search and rescue in Texas
Local
1 year 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.

A man in a suit standing by a concrete path on the left, grass and a waterbody to the right, and water and flora in the background
Local
1 year 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.

Blurred red and blue police lights glowing in the dark during a nighttime emergency response.
Crime & Safety
1 year 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.