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Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Business
8 hours ago
Marion County Commission Approves Census Tract Selections for Opportunity Zone Program

A presentation by county staff of the selection for census tracts recommendations for the Opportunity Zones Program, which offers capital gains breaks for reinvestment in community areas, was made before the Marion County Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026.

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Community
14 hours ago
Moving Forward as Office of County Engineer Presents Marion County Roadway Updates

The Office of the County Engineer provided an update on a number of road projects in Marion County.

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Crime & Safety
16 hours ago
Cow Creek Wildfire Grows to 1,400 Acres in Levy County, Road Closures and Evacuations in Effect

The Cow Creek wildfire in Levy County has grown to about 1,400 acres and is 30 percent contained, with evacuation orders and road closures remaining in effect.

Motorcycles line Main Street in historic Leesburg for Bikefest 2024 on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Spring Guide
17 hours ago
5 Reasons to Check Out Leesburg Bikefest This Weekend

Leesburg’s biggest, baddest and most high-energy annual event roars into town April 24-26.

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Community
21 hours ago
Marion County Commission Meeting Inspires Lively Discussion About the 484 Interchange at I-75

Two projects that have drawn the attention and ire of concerned citizens the interchange at 484 and I-75 and the Marion Oaks Manor Flyover were discussed at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 21, 2026.

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Sports
23 hours ago
College of Central Florida Patriots Men’s Baseball Lose to Polk State, Hang on to First Place

Last week handed the Pats a series loss, but they’re still in the number one slot in the Citrus County Conference.

Detour and road closed signs in front of construction fencing near a school zone in Ocala.
Crime & Safety
23 hours ago
Marion County Announces Additional Work, Lane Closure at Intersection of SW 49th Ave. Rd and SW 66th St.

Phase 2 of the intersection improvement, which includes a new lane closure on SW 66th St., will begin on Thursday.

Entertainment
1 day ago
Opa! Ocala and Belleview Bring Back Annual Greek Festival April 24-26

Food, fun and traditional entertainment take over Belleview this weekend for the annual St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
WILDFIRE UPDATE: Marion County Reinstates Mandatory Ban, Alachua Under State of Emergency

As wildfires continue to burn throughout the area, Alachua and Marion counties issued new announcements on Monday.

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Education
2 days ago
Marion County Public Schools Discusses Third Floor Construction at South Marion High School

The Marion County Public School Board unanimously agreed to move forward with constructing the third floor a the new South Marion High School that would increase the school’s capacity by 700 student stations.

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