Community
2 years ago
Ocala Electric Utility workers energized by winning multiple awards at state competition

Lineworkers from Ocala Electric Utility won several 1st place awards at the 2024 Florida Lineman Competition held in Jacksonville last weekend.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Gainesville police say surveillance video aided murder investigation

Officers say they found a dead man between two buildings in the area of 200 NE 16th Ave. on Wednesday.

Features
2 years ago
Leap Day: Making the most of an extra 24 hours

Discover the significance of Leap Day and explore fun, meaningful activities to make the most of this extra day. From adventures to acts of kindness, learn how to celebrate Leap Day in 2024.

Community
2 years ago
Swarm of bees forces temporary closure of Wildwood dog park

The city says it received numerous calls about a sudden influx of bees at the dog park and have shut it down as a precautionary measure.

Order your flats of strawberries early from Habitat for Humanity of Marion County's Ocala Strawberry Festival before they sellout.
Entertainment
2 years ago
Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival raises funds and spirits

The festival takes place Saturday, March 2, at the McPherson Government Complex from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and features more than 230 vendors, a car show, a pie-eating contest, and, of course, STRAWBERRIES.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
UDPDATE: Marion County Utilities rescinds boil water order for residents of a mobile home park

The utility says customers within Golden Holiday Mobile Home Park should boil water for consumption as a precaution until the notice is lifted.

Community
2 years ago
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Ocala by diners

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Ocala using data from Yelp.

Local
2 years ago
Gainesville Police Chief resigns to avoid termination. Department searches for new top cop

Gainesville Police Chief Lonnie Scott submitted his resignation on Monday instead of being terminated by City Manager Cynthia Curry.

Local
2 years ago
We’re not under attack. The sound of jets and bombs this week is a military training exercise

The training with live and inert bombs is scheduled for Tuesday through Friday at the Ocala National Forest.