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Education
8 months ago
Marion County schools expand with new programs, campuses, and major upgrades

From aviation mechanics to new school openings, Superintendent Brewer outlines bold plans for growth and improvement across the district.

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Local
8 months ago
Weird, wild, and wonderfully handmade: Ocala Oddities Market packs downtown with curious crowds

From skull lamps to spell jars, Friday night’s funky market mixed the mystical and macabre with live music, food trucks and a whole lot of handcrafted cool.

Woman in red shirt speaks at podium during Marion County Commission hearing.
Local
8 months ago
Marion County Commission backs WEC sports complex plan despite pushback

Proposed 236-acre development moves to state review as officials weigh benefits, farmland concerns, and community impact.

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Crime & Safety
8 months ago
SEE WHO BLEW IT: Marion County DUI arrests include passed-out drivers, open Booze, and bizarre jail behavior

From a Waffle House nap to a strip club stop, these DUI suspects made all the wrong moves—according to MCSO.

Hiring manager holding a résumé during an in-person job interview across a desk.
Jobs
8 months ago
Summer surge in jobless rates across Marion, Citrus, and Levy counties

CareerSource CLM cites seasonal trends and student influx as June unemployment rises to 5.1%; job fair set for July 24 in Ocala.

Close-up of a rolled U.S. $50 bill showing partial text and President Grant’s face.
Local
8 months ago
Ocala man strikes it rich with $1 million scratch-off win at local 7-Eleven

David Davison claims prize from Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH game, purchased at local 7-Eleven.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Gainesville police seek help identifying suspects in Easter Sunday shooting

Chief Nelson Moya urges community to come forward with tips in the tragic death of 20-year-old Ontario Bayston at TB McPherson Center.

Business
8 months ago
Plantation Resort sold: Major upgrades coming to Crystal River landmark

New owners to partner with national hotel brand, bring jobs and revitalization.

Chief Mike Balken speaking into a microphone at a community forum, with audience members in the foreground.
Community
8 months ago
Meet Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken at upcoming community safety forums

Residents invited to learn about crime trends, safety efforts, and OPD’s mission during August Q&A sessions at police headquarters.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
CRIME ROUNDUP: Meth arrests, fake names, and a fruit stand standoff in Marion

From drug arrests to a bizarre fruit stand standoff, here’s what Marion County deputies encountered last week.

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