Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a podium flanked by American and Florida state flags during a press conference.
State
1 month ago
DOGE comes to Gainesville as DeSantis targets city spending in new oversight push

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces Gainesville among first cities to face DOGE audits, aiming to uncover wasteful spending and provide relief for taxpayers.

Woman in red shirt speaks at podium during Marion County Commission hearing.
Local
2 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.

Four Task Force 8 members in black uniforms and helmets stand beside rocky riverbank in Texas
State
2 months ago
Florida Task Force 8 returns home after heroic flood rescue mission in Texas

After two weeks of life-saving operations in flooded Texas counties, Marion County’s elite rescue team is on its way back to Central Florida.

Hiring manager holding a résumé during an in-person job interview across a desk.
Jobs
2 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.

Rescue team members climb up a rocky slope from the shoreline at Lake Travis during flood response in Texas.
National
2 months ago
Florida rescue team rushes to Texas as deadly floods devastate communities

Marion County crews join urgent rescue efforts in flood-ravaged Texas, searching dangerous waters for survivors

Gainesville Fire and Rescue is deployed to help with search and rescue in Texas
Local
2 months ago
Gainesville Fire Rescue District Chief deploys to Texas with Florida USAR Task Force 8

Gainesville Fire Rescue has deployed to Texas to help with search and rescue after devastating floods swept through the area.

Construction site of Belleview Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion with workers and equipment.
Local
2 months ago
Belleview lands $1 million to expand wastewater plant and cut septic use

State funding fuels major infrastructure upgrade as Belleview prepares for growth and protects water quality.

Water treatment tank used by Marion County Utilities to deliver safe drinking water.
Local
2 months ago
Millions pour in to fix Lowell’s water crisis: State funds boost Marion County’s plan for clean, reliable water

With $5.75 million in total funding approved, Marion County takes major step toward replacing contaminated wells in Lowell with a safe public water system.

Vintage black car parked outside the historic Ma Barker House in Bradford County, Florida.
Local
2 months ago
DeSantis greenlights $3M+ for Marion County projects: Historic Ma Barker House, clean water in Lowell, and NW 49th upgrades

Governor Ron DeSantis approves key Marion County priorities in the 2025 state budget, delivering millions for heritage preservation, clean drinking water, and safer roads.

State
2 months ago
DeSantis vetoes $6.25M Ocklawaha River restoration funding, delaying long-awaited project

Despite bipartisan support and projected economic and environmental benefits, the governor cut funding for restoring Florida’s most ecologically significant river system from the 2025–26 state budget.