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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.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Authorities hope photos of types of vehicles involved in two deadly hit-and-run accidents in Marion County will lead to tips

Two crashes. Two men dead. Troopers say the drivers in both crashes took off and they hope you can provide information to help solve the cases.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Driver charged in crash that killed Fort McCoy man on motorcycle

Troopers say a 74-year-old man on a motorcycle died in the hit-and-run crash in Levy County.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Make a friendship bracelet as part of Gainesville Fire Rescue’s monthly free, family-focused event

Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue are held the last Wednesday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. Locations vary.

Community
2 years ago
Ease for commuters and environmental protections showcased at celebration marking completion of Wekiva Parkway in Lake County

The Wekiva Parkway completes what is now a 100-plus-mile beltway around the region. State transportation leaders say it was developed to protect the natural resources along the Wekiva River.