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Community
5 months ago
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will Help Families Struggling with Food Insecurity

Interfaith Emergency Services and the National Association of Letter Carriers are doing their part with the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive in Marion County on May 9th.

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Community
5 months ago
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Set May 9 Across Marion County

Residents can leave nonperishable food by their mailbox as part of nationwide effort supporting Interfaith Emergency Services.

Community
5 months ago
The Sip, Savor and Support Street Party, Showcased Solidarity Serving as a Fundraiser for the Marion County Sexual Assault Center

Denim Days, Sip, Savor and Support Street Party, in front of the Mainstreet Community Bank, served as a fundraiser for the Marion County Sexual Assault Center.

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Local
5 months ago
More than 40,000 Pounds of Food Distributed to Help Marion County Families

Wings of Faith and Second Harvest Food Bank distributed more than 40,000 pounds of with their mobile food distribution at Living Waters Church, helping more than 500 families in the community.

Crime & Safety
5 months ago
UPDATE: Traffic Signal at SR 200 and SW 17th St. Now Operational

The traffic signal at SR 200 and SW 17th St. is currently without power and is undergoing repairs. The Ocala Police Department is directing traffic.

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
5 months 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.

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Sports
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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.

Alligators are not your friends - follow FWC guidelines to stay safe while enjoying Florida’s waterways.
Crime & Safety
5 months 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.

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