Local
7 months ago
Firefighters quickly contain small fire at Ocala Dunkin’

Ocala Fire Rescue gave the all-clear after discovering the source was likely a light in the store’s exterior signage.

American flag suspended between two fire trucks with a faint rainbow in the background in Ocala, Florida.
Weather Updates
7 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Red, hot, and thunder-boom skies ahead in the Ocala area

Scattered storms and sizzling temps kick off the week as forecasters watch possible tropical trouble before the Fourth of July weekend.

A motorcyclist holds a helmet beside a parked motorcycle in Ocala. Local police are increasing traffic enforcement through September to improve motorcycle safety.
Local
7 months ago
Ocala police launch motorcycle safety enforcement through September

City-wide FDOT-backed operation aims to reduce crashes and save lives.

Local
7 months ago
Belleview promotes Clayton Caruthers to Field Operations Manager for Public Works

Caruthers brings years of hands-on experience and leadership to his new role overseeing field operations, project coordination, and infrastructure improvements across the city.

Local
7 months ago
Motorcyclist killed in Marion County crash after vehicle turns into path

Florida Highway Patrol says 27-year-old Citra man died at the scene following two-vehicle collision on NE County Road 315.

State
7 months ago
Paris Richardson crowned Miss Florida 2025, marking historic win for Gainesville

Ocala’s Caroline Schapansky named finalist as Gainesville celebrates first Miss Florida title in over 70 years.

Three young girls wearing backpacks walk hand-in-hand down a tree-lined path.
Community
7 months ago
Back to School Community Giveback returns July 26 to support 6,000+ Marion County students

With free backpacks, school supplies, and vital resources at multiple locations across Marion County, this collaborative event empowers families ahead of the new school year.

Three high school girls with hands over their hearts reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in front of an American flag.
Education
7 months ago
Belleview VFW invites students to enter $35K Voice of Democracy essay contest

Local high schoolers can win scholarships and a trip to D.C. by submitting a patriotic audio essay by Oct. 31.

Heavy highway traffic with multiple lanes of vehicles during daytime travel.
State
7 months ago
Record-breaking Fourth of July travel expected as 4.6 million Floridians hit the road

AAA forecasts 72.2 million Americans will travel for Independence Day 2025, with Florida seeing historic highs in road trips, flights, and cruises.

Local
7 months ago
Smokey Bear helps honor wildfire prevention at annual awards ceremony

Forest Service officials, firefighters, and librarians recognized at Marion County Public Library for advancing community education and reducing human-caused wildfires across Florida.