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

Proposed 236-acre development moves to state review as officials weigh benefits, farmland concerns, and community impact.

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.

CareerSource CLM cites seasonal trends and student influx as June unemployment rises to 5.1%; job fair set for July 24 in Ocala.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.