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Heavy highway traffic with multiple lanes of vehicles during daytime travel.
State
12 months ago
Record-breaking Fourth of July travel expected as 4.6 million Floridians hit the road

AAA forecasts 72.2 million Americans will travel for Independence Day 2025, with Florida seeing historic highs in road trips, flights, and cruises.

Weather Updates
12 months ago
Tropical Storm Andrea fizzles out in Atlantic with no threat to land

First named storm of the season quickly weakens, National Hurricane Center says.

A group of demonstrators hold protest signs during the No Kings rally on Ocala's Downtown Square, including a woman in front wearing a purple "No Kings Since 1776" shirt.
Photos
12 months ago
No Kings rally draws crowd to Ocala Downtown Square Saturday morning | PHOTOS

Demonstrators and counter-protesters gather as Ocala Police and city officials monitor peaceful event.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
After a brutal 2024, NOAA warns of even busier 2025 hurricane season

Florida residents urged to prepare now as forecasters predict 13 to 19 named storms and up to five major hurricanes.

Rashad Jones, owner of Big Lee’s BBQ in Ocala, serves smoked barbecue samples to fans at Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse during the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California.
Local
1 year ago
From Ocala to Stagecoach: Rashad Jones brings Big Lee’s BBQ to country music’s biggest stage

The Lake Weir High grad and Big Lee’s pitmaster shares how a surprise visit from Guy Fieri led to a life-changing invite to California’s iconic country music festival.

National
1 year ago
Sovereignty wins muddy 151st Kentucky Derby as rain soaks Churchill Downs

Fans in ponchos and a sloppy track set the stage as favorite Journalism falls short in dramatic Run for the Roses.

State
1 year ago
New ID rule could affect summer travel plans for Ocala families

Starting May 7, local travelers flying domestically will need a REAL ID or valid passport – here’s how to check if your license qualifies.

National
1 year ago
Trump orders Treasury to stop minting pennies, citing high production costs

The U.S. Mint loses millions annually on penny production, and Trump’s cost-cutting move aims to eliminate waste—though congressional approval may be required.

Elections
1 year ago
Jimmy Patronis, Randy Fine win GOP primaries in Florida special elections to replace Gaetz, Waltz

Patronis secures GOP nomination in Florida’s 1st District, while Fine advances in the 6th District, which includes part of Marion County, as Republicans aim to maintain control in Congress.

National
1 year ago
IRS is sending out automatic stimulus payments. Who is getting them?

The IRS is issuing special payments to taxpayers who filed a 2021 tax return but either left the Recovery Rebate Credit field blank or reported $0 despite being eligible.