Traffic and construction barrels line State Road 200 in Ocala, Florida, during a roadway improvement project.
Local
1 month ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Temporary Lane Closure SW 60th Ave at SW 73rd St Rd 

Pavement preservation work along SW 60th Avenue in Marion County begins Monday, Aug. 18, with single-lane closures in place through Sept. 8. Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes.

Accident on US 301
Local
1 month ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident on U.S. 301 just north of Wildwood.

Authorities are on scene after a crash on U.S. 301 near Wildwood. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and find an alternate route.

A man wearing sunglasses and work boots stands beside a bright red Devil Dog Bin Wash truck, watching as a green trash bin is lifted into the machine’s yellow hydraulic arms for cleaning.
Local
1 month ago
Father–Daughter Duo Launches Devil Dog Bin Wash in Ocala

Ocala father-daughter duo are bringing a new kind of clean to Marion County with Devil Dog Bin Wash, a specialized service that sanitizes and deodorizes trash bins and dumpsters for homes and businesses.

The local advertising journey starts with being wanted by consumers.
Business
1 month ago
Boost Local Business: How to get wanted, get found and get chosen in Ocala Florida

Want more customers? Start with demand, not just visibility. A proven three-step ad strategy, Get Wanted – Get Found – Get Chosen, helps your business attract attention, show up where it matters, and win the sale. Here’s how local marketers are turning online awareness into real clicks, visits, calls, and searches. . . getting more sales.

Cooler early hours this week mean kids may need a light layer at the bus stop, but afternoons will warm up quickly.
Community
1 month ago
Marion County schools welcome over 40,000 students on a smooth first day of classes

Marion County Public Schools kicked off the 2025-2026 school year with 40,461 students returning to classrooms, marking a smooth and successful start. From safe bus rides across 1,650 square miles to thousands of healthy meals served, the day showcased the dedication of more than 3,500 staff members — even as challenges like late buses, crowded carlines, and missing immunizations arose.

Orange and red logo, with lettering to the right against a gray background.
Community
1 month ago
Early Learning Coalition names interim CEO

The executive committe of the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County Board of Directors has named LaTrisha Sims interim CEO.

Firefighters in full gear work amid heavy smoke and debris at the site of a house fire.
Local
1 month ago
Marion County Fire Rescue battles Belleview mobile home fire

Marion County Fire Rescue crews swiftly contained a Belleview mobile home fire Monday morning, preventing it from spreading to nearby homes and trees.

South Ocala Elementary School welcome back over 700 students.
Local
1 month ago
First day of school brings smiles to South Ocala Elementary | PHOTOS

South Ocala Elementary School welcomed students back for the first day of the 2025–26 school year with bright smiles, new backpacks, and an unmistakable sense of excitement.

To the left a stretch of roadway with cars, in the background white clouds, blue skies, a traffic sign, and in the far distance a traffic signal, to the right in the background a tree line. The focal point is signs, with two rectangular signs with writing on top of a blue pentagon shaped sign with writing. with a rectangular sign underneath with letters.
Local
1 month ago
Temporary lane closure for Buena Vista Boulevard scheduled for Aug. 13

A pavement preservation treatment of a roadway in south Marion to extend the life of the roadway surface will begin Aug. 13,

Local
1 month ago
Mortgage rates fall to 10‑month low, offering relief for Ocala buyers

Ocala homebuyers just got a break. Mortgage rates dropped to 6.57%—the lowest in 10 months—saving buyers up to $81 a month compared to rates earlier this year. With more homes for sale than buyers, now may be the perfect time to negotiate a deal before the market shifts again.

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