Community
2 years ago
Ocala Recovery Festival celebrates overcoming addiction and the lives of those lost | PHOTOS

The sixth annual Ocala Recovery Festival took place at Tuscawilla Park on Sept. 9 to promote addiction recovery in our community.

Community
2 years ago
Marion Technical College breaks ground on 16,000-square-foot mechanics facility

MTC says the state-funded $5.57 million facility will feature classroom and work space for automotive, diesel and aviation mechanic programs to keep key workers in the community.

Community
2 years ago
Faces of fentanyl: Herschel’s story

“He was a light. Everywhere he went, he just lit up a room,” said Hilary Jackson about her cousin, Herschel. Herschel died July 6, 2021, from a fentanyl-laced pill. He was 20.

Community
2 years ago
Gators football team prepares to take on McNeese State for their home opener

If you plan to attend this weekend’s game, wear white to support your Gators!

Local
2 years ago
5 Florida springs you need to see

With crystal clear waters, abundant wildlife, and year-round accessibility, natural springs are a destination that should be at the top of every Floridian’s bucket list.

Local
2 years ago
Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the late Jimmy Buffett

Fly your flag at half-staff and raise your margarita glass to honor the late Jimmy Buffett.

Local
2 years ago
Hurricane Lee charges over Atlantic waters as a Category 5 storm, approaching the Caribbean

NHC meteorologists say it’s too early to know what level of impacts – rainfall and wind gusts – Lee may have on the U.S. East Coast. 

Equine
2 years ago
NEW INFORMATION: Giddy up! MCSO deputies saddling up on new Mounted Unit

A post on the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page indicates a Mounted Unit is coming soon.

Local
2 years ago
Florida abortion rights at stake as state Supreme Court takes up challenge to restrictions

The Florida Supreme Court is expected to take up a challenge to a law banning abortion in most cases after 15 weeks of pregnancy, which will determine whether an even stricter six-week ban signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis can take effect.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Citrus County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying two men burglarizing vehicles

Can you identify the person in the security camera footage? CCSO says he and another burglarized vehicles in Inverness on Sept. 7.