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Person holding wallet and cash while fueling a vehicle at a gas station.
Local
11 months ago
Florida gas prices fall after midweek spike, driven by dropping oil costs

Crude oil prices dip to lowest level since 2021, bringing relief to drivers at the pump across the state.

Boaters prepare for a day on the water at Bird Creek Park boat ramp in Yankeetown, FL, commonly known as the “End of the Road,” where County Road 40 meets the Gulf. Lawmakers are considering renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Local
11 months ago
​Yankeetown’s ‘End of the Road’ may soon lead to the Gulf of America

If passed by the Senate, state maps and schoolbooks will begin calling it the Gulf of America starting July 1.

A female manatee watches the Silver Springs Professional Dive Team perform their monthly cleaning in the main spring at Silver River State Park Sunday January 27, 2025, in Silver Springs, FL.
Local
11 months ago
Manatees are on the move – go slow & look out below | PHOTOS

Spring is here, and that means more manatees in local waters. Here’s how families can help keep them safe while enjoying the springs.

A driver pumps gas at a station
Local
11 months ago
Gas prices jump then drop again in Florida, but Ocala drivers still find deals

After a rollercoaster week at the pump, Ocala locals spot the cheapest gas at Walmart on SR-200 for $2.81 per gallon.

Person pumping gas into car at Florida gas station
Local
12 months ago
Florida gas prices dip below $3; Ocala drivers see relief at the pump

State average hits $2.97, with some Ocala stations offering gas at $2.71.

As the decoupling debate continues in Tallahassee, a proposed change to HB 105 could impact Ocala’s horse industry by requiring tracks to give three years’ notice before ending live racing.
Community
12 months ago
Proposed bill threatens Ocala’s horse industry and jobs – racing could start disappearing by 2027

New legislation allows casinos to cut ties with live racing, raising concerns about job loss and economic impact in Marion County.

State
12 months ago
SpaceX capsule returns NASA astronauts to Earth after unexpected nine-month mission

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams land safely in the Gulf of Mexico after extended stay on the International Space Station due to Boeing Starliner delays.

Snapchat has changed "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" in its location filters.
Local
1 year ago
Florida renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America following executive order

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission implements official name change in compliance with President Trump’s executive order, impacting maps, regulations, and state resources.

State
1 year ago
Florida bill would create searchable database of animal abusers

“When I heard it, I just started crying — I’m still crying,” said Lilly Baron, president of the SPCA of Ocala, praising a proposed Florida bill that would create a public database of convicted animal abusers.

State
1 year ago
DeSantis unveils 2025-26 budget to boost Florida’s conservation, boating, and outdoor recreation

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ new budget plan invests in fish and wildlife conservation, public boat ramps, artificial reefs, and law enforcement to enhance outdoor recreation and economic growth.

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