Local
7 months ago
Gainesville releases new hurricane prep guide for active 2025 storm season

Free brochure offers emergency planning tips, supply checklists, and contact info in English and Spanish; printed copies available across city.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Silver Springs Shores traffic stop leads to drug bust and arrest

Deputies seize cocaine, oxycodone, and over $11,000 after foot chase ends in arrest.

Overhead power lines beneath a blue sky with scattered clouds in Marion County.
Local
7 months ago
Temporary lane closures scheduled for SE Maricamp Road through June 30

Duke Energy crews will relocate overhead wires; drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes

Local
7 months ago
Ocala mother seeks to move after neighbor’s racist attack on children

April Morant says her daughters are traumatized after being sprayed with bear mace; a GoFundMe aims to help the family relocate.

Local
7 months ago
Defunct Ocala: The rise and fall of Rainbow Springs Attraction

Exploring the lost landmarks and attractions that shaped Marion County’s past.

Local
7 months ago
Navy bombing training scheduled in Ocala National Forest this week

Residents urged to drive with caution and be bearwise during military exercises.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Ocklawaha man charged with sexual battery of minor, held on $50K bond

Jarred Hunsberger, 32, was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on June 12 and faces a felony charge involving a victim under 16.

Education
7 months ago
College of Central Florida hosts free Application Day with scholarship giveaway

Prospective students can apply for free, explore degree options, tour CF campuses, and enter to win tuition coverage during June events in Ocala, Chiefland, and Lecanto.

Overcast sky with thick clouds above two palm trees, signaling incoming storms during Florida’s rainy season.
Weather Updates
7 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Rainy season is alive and well in the Ocala area

Expect hot, humid days followed by fast-moving thunderstorms as Florida settles into its wettest months of the year.

Close-up of an orange “Road Construction Ahead” warning sign against a clear blue sky.
Local
7 months ago
Temporary lane closures on SE Hwy 25A scheduled June 17–19 for striping work

Motorists urged to expect delays and seek alternate routes as crews stripe SE Hwy 25A from US 441 to E Hwy 25.