Photo of the letters CF in front of the College of Central Florida in Ocala.
Education
3 months ago
CF launches new GIS technician program to meet growing workforce demand

Starting Fall 2025, the College of Central Florida will offer hands-on training and certifications in Geographic Information Systems to prepare students for in-demand tech careers.

Firefighters from MCFR work to extract an individual from the overturned red SUV. The vehicle's side is crushed, and broken glass is visible as the responders use specialized tools to access the interior. The scene is lit by portable lights during nighttime rescue operations.
Local
3 months ago
Driver seriously injured after truck overturns in early morning Reddick crash

Marion County Fire Rescue crews used special tools to free the trapped driver after the pickup crashed through a fence and flipped upside down on West Highway 329.

People sitting in lawn chairs watch fireworks under an American flag at night during a Fourth of July event
Community
3 months ago
Plan your perfect Fourth of July at Ocala’s Patriotic Skies celebration

Live music, food trucks, kids’ zones, and a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show highlight Ocala’s free family-friendly event.

Controlled burn with visible flames and smoke in a forested area of Goethe State Forest.
Local
3 months ago
Prescribed burns underway today in Levy and Marion counties

Fire crews conduct controlled burns in Goethe and Indian Lake State Forests to restore ecosystem health.

Three Marion County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles parked at a taped-off crime scene at night with emergency lights flashing.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
UPDATE: Deputy-involved shooting in Summerfield under FDLE investigation

Marion County deputy injured, suspect hospitalized after traffic stop turns violent on S. Pine Avenue.

Matthew Grow speaking about air taxis in a video interview during the Ocala Metro CEP Weekly Buzz.
Local
3 months ago
Air taxis could soon take off in Ocala, says airport director

Ocala’s central location, airport infrastructure, and proximity to major cities make it a prime candidate for eVTOL test flights and future air taxi operations.

Tamara Fleischhaker smiling and holding a framed workforce development certificate in front of a wood-paneled wall with the Ocala logo.
Business
3 months ago
Ocala CEP interim CEO earns national workforce development certification

Tamara Fleischhaker joins elite group of professionals completing ACCE and IEDC’s Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals, reinforcing CEP’s commitment to building a future-ready workforce..

A split image showing a kitchen blueprint on the left blending into a real wooden home frame under construction on the right, symbolizing planning and building.
Local
3 months ago
Marion County moves forward with growth plan update after state-mandated review

Commission adopts evaluation report shaping future housing, roads, and land use; comprehensive plan changes expected by year’s end

A vehicle is fueled at a gas station as prices continue to fluctuate across Florida.
State
3 months ago
Florida gas prices surge amid Middle East tensions, then ease slightly

State average climbs to $3.15 before dropping to $3.11; Ocala drivers find lowest price at $2.93 per gallon.

Miss Ocala 2025 Caroline Schapansky and Miss Ocala Teen 2025 Madalyn Covington smile beside studio microphones, wearing red dresses and crowns.
Community
3 months ago
Miss Ocala and Miss Teen Ocala head to Lakeland for 2025 Miss Florida competition

Caroline Schapansky and Madalyn Covington represent Marion County in a weeklong celebration of scholarship, service, and talent at the Miss Florida stage.

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