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Hurricane Milton blew through Shady Road Ranches in Southwest Ocala, FL on Thursday, October 10, 2024. While the path of Milton shifted a little farther south, Marion county had plenty of trees down across roads and powerlines down.
State
1 year ago
Haven’t filed your taxes yet? Disaster victims in Florida may qualify for IRS extensions and relief

You could get more time and write off storm-related losses, but watch out for tax scams

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.

Person holding wallet and cash while fueling a vehicle at a gas station.
Local
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.

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