Marion County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Department is adding two more campuses to its Afterschool Meals Program this year, bringing the total to 39 locations serving free, nutritious meals to students in Marion Afterschool Programs.
Meet Dante — a lovable 9-year-young boxer mix with endless energy, a big heart, and an obsession with tennis balls. He’s charming, clumsy, and ready to make his third adoption the one that sticks. Bonus: he’s a sponsored dog, so he’s free to adopt at the Humane Society of Marion County!
A man who went on a violent stabbing spree in Morriston in the spring of 2024, was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Shannon Edge-Bowen, a piercer at Diamond Tattoo and Body Piercing in Summerfield, is just as passionate about books as she is about her craft. Pictured here with one of her latest reads, Edge-Bowen recently donated more than 60 children’s books to Belleview’s Story Time with the Mayor program, helping spark a love of reading in young minds across the community.
The Salvation Army of Ocala welcomed to new majors this summer who look forward to the challenge of helping the community’s most vulnerable.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is warning families about the viral “door-kicking challenge,” a TikTok trend that recently caused property damage in the area and poses serious legal and safety risks for teens and homeowners alike.
What do you think? Marion County Public Schools is considering how a state statute could impact when children start kindergarten, possibly shifting the age cutoff from Sept. 1 to July 1.
There seems to be a misunderstanding about the road construction on SR 200 in Ocala. It’s a Florida Department of Transportation project, not the cities.
Our weekend top picks have plenty of markets and live music to keep you entertained.
This fall, the Reilly Arts Center in Ocala is turning up the volume with a lineup that spans rock, blues, jazz, classical, and even a few spooky surprises. From powerhouse tributes to Queen, Bruce Springsteen, and Pearl Jam, to intimate evenings of opera, blues, and jazz, there’s something for every music lover. Plus, October brings paranormal chills, Spanish flair, and the 50th anniversary season kickoff of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.