Local
1 year ago
UF and Gainesville negotiations over new bus contract appear to be moving along

One of the main issues UF raised was how much university riders pay versus non-riders. The city says UF is mistaken and does not pay more than non-UF riders pay. The city’s data indicates UF pays approximately 40% below the current full cost of transit service.

Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano enjoys a jog on the treadmill at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place to get his heart rate going.
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
What to expect when you join Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano for a community workout | VIDEO

The free community “Workout with the Mayor” will be on Saturday, May 4, from 9-10 a.m. at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place.

Local
1 year ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect ramp closures and slowdowns on I-75 Monday evening

State transportation officials say the tie-up is to allow Duke Energy to remove a fiber optic cable.

Education
1 year ago
Nursing scholarships available at CF Citrus, Ocala thanks to Citrus hospital board

Starting August 2024, residents admitted into the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at CF will receive a scholarship covering in-state tuition and lab fees. 

Local
1 year ago
Motorcycle crash kills man and woman on Friday night

The Florida Highway Patrol says the accident happened on Friday at 10 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 25 and SE 104th Trail.

Community
1 year ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Activities this weekend for every genre

Get ready to rock the weekend with our top event picks.

Local
1 year ago
No injuries on Marion County school bus involved in accident

A school spokesperson says there were 18 students on the bus. None were injured.

Community
1 year ago
Hunters seeking volunteers to pick up trash in Ocala National Forest during Earth Day weekend

The Central Florida Dog Hunters are organizing the clean up on Saturday starting at 7 a.m.

Local
1 year ago
Former Marion County firefighter files lawsuit claiming county denied him cancer benefits

Phillip Shinn served as a paid and volunteer Marion County Fire Rescue firefighter for over 30 years.

Features
1 year ago
Citrus County Girl Scout honored for heroic response that helped save another’s life

17-year-old Girl Scout Elizabeth Fiore sprang into action to help a drowning boy while on a paddling trip on the Colorado River.