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In the background a tree line and buildings. A vessel on a waterway, with sidewalk, grass and paddock fencing in the foreground.
Community
8 months ago
Is Swimming Coming Back to Silver Springs? A Marion County Commissioner Says It’s Time

It’s up to the State of Florida to make the return of swimming to Silver Springs a reality.

a crew works on installing fiber optic cable
Business
8 months ago
CareerSource to Offer Free Cable Installation Boot Camp in Levy County

Florida’s CareerSource is holding another fiber optic job training boot camp in Levy County next month.

shelter cat being held by volunteer
Community
8 months ago
Citrus County Animal Services Pauses Community Cats Program

Due to a staffing shortage, Citrus County Animal Services is forced to hit the pause button on its Community Cats program.

a man holds an anti-ICE sign at a protest in The Villages, Florida
Community
8 months ago
Hundreds Gather in The Villages to Protest ICE Shooting of Renee Good (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

Protesters took to the streets in The Villages on Jan. 12 to protest the shooting of Rene Good by an agent of ICE in Minneapolis.

The newly installed “OCALA” sign at the south gateway on Interstate 75 stands at the 42nd Street flyover in Marion County, FL. The project, funded entirely by tourist development tax revenue, is expected to be substantially complete by March 2025.
Local
8 months ago
Ocala Once Again Number One City in America for Growth in U-Haul Index

According to U-Haul’s annual Growth Index report, more people moved to Ocala than any other city in the country in 2025.

Community
8 months ago
Marion County Advances Lowell Municipal Drinking Water Project

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved a budget amendment regarding the county’s utility fund, which will help continue its efforts to bring centralized potable water to the Lowell community.

A group of geriatric Malayan Flying Foxes hanging upside down feeding from cantaloupe.
Features
8 months ago
Going Batty for Conservation: Lubee Bat Conservancy’s Mission in Gainesville

Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville combines conservation, creativity and community outreach to give bats a second chance.

Community
8 months ago
Marion County Proclaims Jan. 10 Capt. Steve Petty Day, Honoring the Veteran for His Service

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Jan. 10 Capt. Steve Petty Day for his service to the community and the nation.

Local
8 months ago
Ocala’s “Buc-ee’s Exit” Moves Forward with Utility Subordination Agreement

Marion County and FDOT approved a utility subordination agreement to address how existing utility infrastructure will be handled during construction of the I-75/NW 49th Street interchange.

A building with a white and beige facade, with the beige pat having lettering, there is a plaque in the far background, and columns on both the first and second structure, with gray steps and guard rails for the step in the foreground.
Local
8 months ago
Ocala City Council Approves Location Permit and Zoning Change

The Ocala City Council was busy at their Jan. 6, 2026, meeting listening to several public hearings, and voting on two of them.

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