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1 year ago
MCSO deploys two teams to assist Hurricane Helene’s impacted regions | PHOTOS

The Marion County Incident Management Team was sent to Suwannee County while the Strike Team went to Lafayette.

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1 year ago
Cedar Key’s resilience: Rebuilding in the aftermath of hurricanes and fire | PHOTOS & Video

Still not recovered from Hurricanes Idalia and Debby, a fire took out a portion of Dock Street just last week before Hurricane Helene destroyed much of what was left of the coastal community.

Community
1 year ago
PHOTOS: Historic Lincoln Mercury dealership in Downtown Ocala demolished

The dealership had been a downtown staple for 42 years when it permanently closed in 2010

Features
1 year ago
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Feeding the Fearless brings community together to support Marion County’s first responders on 9/11

The event was attended by first responders, community leaders, plus volunteers from area businesses, nonprofits, schools, and those who just wanted to express their thanks.

Features
1 year ago
From the 352 to the national stage: The story of Ocala’s Miss Florida Casana Fink

Casana Fink’s journey to becoming Miss Florida can be characterized as full of sacrifice, sorrow and success.

Community
1 year ago
Lincoln Yard Park in Gainesville combines healthy activity and history | PHOTOS

In addition to a walking trail and fitness equipment, biographical signs pay homage to notable Lincoln Estates residents.

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1 year ago
August’s supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here’s how to watch

The first of four supermoons this year rises on Monday. A supermoon is when a full moon inches a little closer than usual, making it appear slightly bigger and brighter in the night sky.

Local
1 year ago
FINALS BOUND: Ocala 8-year-old reaches the final round of the USA Mullet Championships

8-year-old Jack Keuntjes has entered the final round of the USA Mullet Championships after his “Marion County Masterpiece” mullet finished 7th in the second round.

Residents explore the water via kayak in their Paradise Point neighborhood after Hurricane Debby passed Crystal River, FL on Monday, August 5, 2024.
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1 year ago
Crystal River copes with Hurricane Debby’s aftermath | PHOTOS

Citrus County authorities asked residents to prepare for further complications brought about by the impending high tide.

Local
1 year ago
PHOTOS: Preparing for Tropical Storm Debby’s impact in coastal communities that were underwater from Hurricane Idalia just one year ago

Coastal communities like Crystal River and Cedar Key were devastated less than a year ago from Hurricane Idalia. On Sunday, people were bracing for the impact from Tropical Storm Debby.