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Campers at the Appleton Museum of Art’s Summer Art Camp paint outdoors during an en plein air session, capturing nature’s beauty on canvas.
Community
1 week ago
Appleton Museum in Ocala Announces Schedule, Registration for 2026 Summer Art Camp

Ocala’s biggest arts camp program has a full slate of artistic opportunities, and registration is open now.

Horses race in colorful silks over a dirt surface with the turf course in the background.
Sports
1 week ago
2026 Kentucky Derby Connections Run Deep in Marion and Levy Counties

North Central Florida connections are prominent in the 152nd edition of the Kentucky Derby, the first jewel in the thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown.

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Local
1 week ago
Intersection Improvements Begin at U.S. HWY 301 and C472 in Sumter County

The roadwork beginning today in Sumter County at U.S. HWY 301 and CR 472 will occur in phases to minimize traffic disruption.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Semi in Marion Oaks early Tuesday Morning

The motorcyclist was traveling “at a high rate of speed” when he hit a tractor-trailer turning into the roadway.

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Pine Meadows Conservation Area in Eustis Closed after Alligator Attacks Cow

This is the second time in recent days that a gator has attempted to pull a large farm animal into the water.

Community
1 week ago
Live Oak’s Charlotte Weber Files Legal Action to Halt WEC Sports Complex

A prominent equestrian has taken legal action that could put a halt to the World Equestrian Center’s sports complex and entertainment facility.

Road closed signs and construction barrels block access along SW 3rd Avenue in downtown Ocala as crews work near the future site of the AC Hotel and parking garage.
Local
1 week ago
Marion County Traffic Advisory: I-75 Ramp Closures at HWY 27 and SR 40 on April 28

A couple of Ocala’s busiest interchanges will be closed overnight on Tuesday.

A colored photo of a home on fire, with a firetruck in front.
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Early Morning Fire Damages Home in High Springs, Family Displaced

An early morning fire in Alachua County damaged a home and displaced a family of four, with no injuries reported.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Two Teens Arrested After Riding Lawnmower Through Ocala Target Filming Social Media Stunt

Two Florida teens were arrested after authorities say they filmed a social media stunt involving a lawnmower inside a Target, causing damage and leading to disorderly conduct charges.

Samantha Scott Florida State House Representative District 52
Features
1 week ago
Who’s Who in the 352: Samantha Scott, Florida State Representative, District 52

The newly minted Florida State House rep is already looking toward addressing the most pressing needs of her community and constituents.