A large crowd of people floats and swims in the clear blue waters of Silver Glen Springs, surrounded by boats and dense green trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Local
6 months ago
Boaters get a temporary reprieve as FWC delays vote on Silver Glen restrictions

Proposal to limit anchoring and beaching at popular spring pulled from May agenda following new legislation.

Group Of Students Celebrating Graduation
Education
6 months ago
College of Central Florida to honor 2025 graduates with ceremonies at WEC

Morning and afternoon events set for May 9; speakers include students from dental hygiene and AA programs.

A close-up of a margarita in a glass with a salted rim and lime wedge, next to a colorful plate of Mexican food, with festive string lights in the background.
Entertainment
6 months ago
Top 5 places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Ocala

Whether you’re craving street tacos, live music, or margaritas with a view, these Ocala favorites are bringing the party this Cinco de Mayo.

Girl holds a cardboard house, longing for one of her own.
Community
6 months ago
Families in motels: The hidden struggles of Marion County’s homeless students

As the number of homeless students rises, Marion County schools face mounting challenges with transportation, attendance, and limited funding.

A wildlife rescue volunteer holds a large, fluffy juvenile owl indoors. The owl has wide yellow eyes and soft brown and white feathers. A pet carrier sits on the table behind them.
Local
6 months ago
Ocala Firefighters help rescue flightless owl from a transformer station

OFR says the owl was freed from the fenced area of the transformer station and reunited with its mother in the nearby wilderness.

Dark storm clouds loom over a green field in southeast Ocala.
Weather Updates
6 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Afternoon storms return as heat and humidity build across the 352

Typical Florida pattern sets in with daily rain chances and rising temps heading into the weekend.

A driver pumps gas at a station
Local
6 months ago
Florida gas prices dip after another week of fluctuations

Oil prices hit lowest point since 2021; Ocala drivers find relief under $3/gallon.

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.
Ask The Expert
6 months ago
Are you really covered? Angie Lewis shares essential insurance tips for hurricane season

From flood risks to auto protection, local State Farm agent Angie Lewis explains what every Florida resident should know before the storms roll in.

Ocala Police officers arrest a woman next to a silver vehicle on SW College Road following a reported bank robbery; the scene includes police vehicles and flashing lights.
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Former MCSO deputy arrested within minutes of TD Bank robbery in Ocala

Ocala police recovered stolen cash and evidence; Christina Thagard faces an armed robbery charge.

Rashad Jones, owner of Big Lee’s BBQ in Ocala, serves smoked barbecue samples to fans at Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse during the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California.
Local
6 months ago
From Ocala to Stagecoach: Rashad Jones brings Big Lee’s BBQ to country music’s biggest stage

The Lake Weir High grad and Big Lee’s pitmaster shares how a surprise visit from Guy Fieri led to a life-changing invite to California’s iconic country music festival.