An artist's rendering of Parking Garage #2 showcases the planned design and layout, highlighting its integration into downtown Ocala’s aesthetic and functionality.
Local
5 months ago
Downtown Ocala traffic to be rerouted as major construction begins

Sidewalk and street closures near SW Broadway and 2nd Avenue will impact drivers and pedestrians through summer 2026.

Teen job seekers talk to prospective employers at a teen job fair.
Jobs
5 months ago
Land your first job at the Youth Job Fair in Ocala on April 29

If you’re 16 to 24 and ready to work, meet local employers face-to-face, score interviews, and jump-start your career, all in one afternoon.

College of Central Florida players celebrate between innings during a recent softball game. The Patriots swept St. Petersburg College on Tuesday with wins of 7-6 and 13-6.
Sports
5 months ago
Patriots rally late, then dominate to sweep St. Pete on the road

CF softball erases four-run deficit in game one, then pounds out 19 hits in game two to complete the sweep.

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. holds up the trophy as the team arrives at the University of Florida after winning the NCAA national basketball championship, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Gainesville, FL.
Sports
5 months ago
Gators to honor National Champion basketball team at Orange & Blue game on April 12

Weekend lineup features spring football, baseball, tennis, and a championship celebration in the Swamp.

A Marion County Fire Rescue firefighter uses a saw to cut into a burned vehicle as another crew member stands by early Tuesday, April 9, 2024, after extinguishing a fire off East Highway 40. No injuries were reported.
Local
5 months ago
Firefighters put out early morning vehicle fire off 40 East

Marion County Fire Rescue crews had to cut into the car after extinguishing the flames.

Traffic backs up on Interstate 75, highlighting growing infrastructure strain as Marion County officials consider increasing transportation impact fees to meet future road needs.
Local
5 months ago
Marion County considers raising transportation fees to keep up with growth

With roads over capacity and a $490 million shortfall, officials explore options to fund critical infrastructure through updated impact fees.

There's plenty for families do from craft fairs to Easter egg hunts all across the 352.
Entertainment
5 months ago
Hop into Easter fun: Your family-friendly guide to egg hunts and spring events in the 352

From glow-in-the-dark egg hunts to carnival games and petting zoos, here’s where to find the best local Easter events happening all month long.

New playground equipment is on its way to Weirsdale Park.
Community
5 months ago
New playground coming to Weirsdale Park: Work begins this week

Marion County begins equipment upgrades at Weirsdale Park, keeping other amenities open during renovations.

The FWC says bats, like this yellow bat, are a beneficial part of the ecosystem and eat hundreds of insects a night.
Local
5 months ago
Need to remove bats? You’ll need a permit after April 15

FWC asks homeowners to act now before bat maternity season makes removal more complicated.

A large conch shell rests on the wet sand along the shoreline on a sunny day.
Local
5 months ago
Ocala man hit by Jeep while sunbathing on Ormond Beach

The 33-year-old was lying near a beach ramp when a driver backed over him; he’s expected to recover.