Community
2 years ago
What will Ocala be like in 2050? Your input could impact the vision for the future

The city will hold three meetings this year to get community input for the Vision 2050 plan.

Local
2 years ago
Ocala home heavily damaged when car crashes into it. People inside startled but uninjured

MCFR says a homeowner called 911 stating that a car had crashed into their home.

Local
2 years ago
NHC report out on Hurricane Idalia shows it’s the third strongest to affect Big Bend region

The National Hurricane Center has released its tropical cyclone report for Hurricane Idalia which indicates the 2023 storm was responsible for 12 fatalities and an estimated $3.6 billion in damage in the United States.

Community
2 years ago
The Villages and Ocala ranked in the top 5 cities people moved to in 2023

While people continue to flock to the Sunshine State, the report indicates the migration has slowed. As a whole, Florida saw a decline of 34% inbound moves in 2023 compared to the prior year.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Crash traps driver in SUV near Ocala Airport Monday night

The accident happened Monday around 6:30 p.m.

Community
2 years ago
Hurricane Idalia Aftermath: Cedar Key community knows a few feet can make a big difference

Cedar Key has moved its city hall to higher ground to reduce the impact from future storms.

Local
2 years ago
MCFR Special Ops rescues fisherman on the Ocklawaha River

Marion County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the Ocklawaha River to rescue a man after another boat collided with his.

Community
2 years ago
Crumbl cookies coming to Ocala. But, it’ll be several months before you can satisfy your craving

A spokesperson says Crumbl is opening its first store in Ocala in the Market Street at Heath Brook shopping center later this year or early next year.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Out-of-state kids arrested on charges of threatening Marion County schools

Ocala police say students more than a thousand miles away in Illinois are responsible for texting students at Forest, Vanguard, and North Marion High schools threatening shootings and bombings.

Local
2 years ago
Gainesville mayor to discuss vision for inclusivity during annual State of the City address this week

The address will be on Tuesday, Feb. 13, starting at 10 a.m. at Santa Fe College’s Blount Center.