Detour and road closed signs in front of construction fencing near a school zone in Ocala.
Community
6 months ago
Resurfacing project on I-75 is in effect for Alachua County, with lane closures over the next two months

A traffic advisory is in effect in Alachua County, as a resurfacing project on 1-75, will cause lane closures beginning July 20 and continue through the end of September.

A group of people gathers outside a wooden barn during a farm tour or educational event, watching as a presenter interacts with a chestnut horse in a fenced area. Trees and greenery surround the scene under a partly cloudy sky.
Business
6 months ago
New training center, drone program, and business incubator fuel Ocala’s growth

The Ocala Metro CEP is celebrating milestones in economic growth, including a drone technology partnership for students, its Business Impact Incubator, and plans for a new technical training center.

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Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrests Jacksonville man for second degree murder

Jacksonville man arrested for second degree murder in northern Marion County.

Rainy view of palm trees and crepe myrtles under cloudy skies in Ocala, Florida.
Weather Updates
6 months ago
Flood Watch: NWS advises caution as a tropical storm threat moves through Ocala

A tropical low-pressure system moving through northeastern Florida is triggering heavy rain and flooding concerns in Ocala. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports sustained shower and thunderstorm activity, prompting a Flood Watch through the evening.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser blocks a roadway during a traffic incident.
Local
6 months ago
Vehicle collision in Marion Oaks leaves one dead

A three-vehicle collision in Marion Oaks resulted in a fatality July 15, 2025.

Ocala Police Department warn of a DMV Scam Alert
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Officials warn of New DMV text message scam targeting residents

A new text message scam claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles is circulating and tricking people into giving away money or personal information. Authorities urge residents not to respond to suspicious messages and to verify directly with the DMV.

Police Investigating a body found at 1st Ave National bank in Ocala
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Body found at First Federal Bank; Ocala Police investigating

Ocala Police Department is currently on the scene at First Federal Bank after a body was discovered. Forensics teams are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

In the background a red fire truck, with a tree line and the top of a home in the foreground a massive felled tree.
Local
6 months ago
Ocala fire and rescue help man and dog from dwelling after tree falls on home

Ocala Fire and Rescue responds to and helps free a man and dog from a dwelling after a tree falls on a duplex.

Closeup of Ocala Downtown Gazebo with white support beams and fencing surrounding it and leading down to the square. White triangles surround the top of the gazebo with a blue-gray dome sitting atop it and a City of Ocala circular logo placed center in the front facing triangle.
Local
6 months ago
Special Election to be held for Ocala mayor and council seats as none of the candidates qualify

City of Ocala to hold a special election on Sept 16, after all seven candidates failed to meet the requirements for payment of their qualifying fee.

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Local
6 months ago
Chair Kathy Bryant to deliver state of the county presentation at multiple locations

Marion County Commission Chair Kathy Bryant will be delivering the State of the County address at multiple locations in the coming weeks.

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