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Local
1 year ago
PHOTOS | Marion County Fire Rescue hosts Fire Experience Day for Leadership Ocala Marion members

Marion County Fire Rescue gave leaders from Leadership Ocala Marion a crash course on rescue procedures during Fire Experience Day.

Local
1 year ago
Blanket delivery: Mother of fire rescue paramedic knits baby hats and blankets for department

Noticing a shortage of baby hats, MCFR Paramedic Deb Bush’s mother, Patricia McWhorter, hand-knitted a fresh batch for newborns in need.

Local
1 year ago
Stay at the scene: Florida’s hit-and-run campaign highlights legal and safety consequences

Florida’s FLHSMV urges drivers to stay at the scene of traffic crashes, emphasizing legal penalties, safety risks, and the importance of accountability in its annual hit-and-run awareness campaign

Sarah Jacobs, a ninth and tenth-grade English teacher at West Port High School, was selected as the Marion County Teacher of the Year at the 35th Annual Golden Apple Gala at the Reilly Center for the Arts on Feb. 1, 2025.
Education
1 year ago
Golden Apple Gala 2025: Marion County honors top educators at prestigious event

The 35th Annual Golden Apple Gala honored Marion County’s most dedicated educators, naming Sarah Jacobs as the 2025 Teacher of the Year and celebrating the outstanding contributions of teachers who shape students’ futures.

Local
1 year ago
Florida gas prices drop as crude oil costs decline, bringing relief to drivers

Pump prices in Florida fell 15 cents last week as crude oil prices declined, with the cheapest gas in Ocala reported at $2.74 per gallon.

Local
1 year ago
Golden Retriever killed by crossbow in Silver Springs: Family seeks justice

Authorities are investigating the heartbreaking death of Bella, a Golden Retriever fatally shot with a crossbow, as her devastated family seeks justice.

Equine
1 year ago
Josh Dolan’s journey: How Ocala became the perfect home for his equestrian success

From junior rider to elite hunter trainer, Dolan shares his path to success, the horses that shaped him, and why the World Equestrian Center is his ideal competition venue

Local
1 year ago
Woman killed, man seriously injured in head-on crash on County Road 484 in Dunnellon

A fatal collision on County Road 484 near San Pedro Boulevard left one dead and another seriously injured, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Local
1 year ago
CAVA debuts in Ocala with a flavorful welcome

The newest addition to Ocala’s growing restaurant scene opened its doors.

Local
1 year ago
Gainesville hosts free Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival to celebrate prescribed fire and forest conservation

The 2025 Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival at UF’s Austin Cary Forest offers burn demonstrations, wildlife exhibits, and family-friendly activities to highlight the benefits of prescribed fire in Florida.