Drivers looking to save at the pump can use fuel price tracking apps or loyalty programs offered by gas stations.
Local
4 months ago
Florida gas prices dip after spike; Ocala drivers find deals under $3

Statewide average still higher than last week, but local stations offer cheaper fill-ups.

Ocala gas prices remain steady even as crude oil drops and gasoline futures climb.
Local
5 months ago
Florida gas prices dip slightly, but upward pressure may return

Ocala drivers see slight relief at the pump, but rising oil prices could shift trend.

Line workers demonstrate their skills during a pole-climbing event at the Florida Lineman Competition. The 2025 competition, hosted by Ocala Electric Utility, will take place on March 1 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.
Community
5 months ago
The heroes behind the power: Honoring the lineworkers who helped our communities through the storms

On National Lineworker Appreciation Day, Duke Energy recognizes the men and women who restored power to Florida families after hurricanes Helene, Milton and Debby.

A Florida State University sign is displayed in Tallahassee, Fla., Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
State
5 months ago
What to know about the shooting at Florida State University

Two people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting at Florida State University Thursday, with the 20-year-old suspect – identified as the son of a sheriff’s deputy – now in custody.

State
5 months ago
The Latest: A suspect is in custody and multiple victims reported

FSU has posted on its website that classes are cancelled through tomorrow.

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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 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
5 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
5 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.

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