Visitors stop by the Save Our Rural Areas booth during the Marion County Farmland Preservation Festival at Stirrups and Strides on April 12.
Community
7 months ago
Marion County Farmland Preservation Festival celebrates 17 years of rural advocacy

Live music, local vendors, and community voices highlight the urgent need to protect Marion County’s farmland and rural heritage.

Education
7 months ago
CF students now have a guaranteed path to UF through “Going Gator” program

New transfer program creates a seamless, affordable path from CF to the University of Florida’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Local
7 months ago
Firefighters rescue four dogs from burning Summerfield home

Marion County crews respond quickly to house fire, saving pets and recovering family belongings.

Local
7 months ago
UPDATE: Power restored after vehicle strikes poles in Ocala

Repairs were made and power restored after a commercial vehicle hit utility equipment near NE 43rd Place and NE 36th Avenue.

Dr. Diane Gullett, Superintendent of Marion County Public Schools, presents with Marion County Public Education Board President Mel Poole.
Local
7 months ago
Young filmmakers shine at Marion County Student Media Festival

From fun animated shorts to powerful public service announcements, students of all ages were celebrated for their creativity and the stories they brought to life..

Community
7 months ago
Ocala women lift each other up through education and sisterhood

This local sisterhood helps women go back to school, find support, and build friendships that last a lifetime.

Local
7 months ago
Meet the Dunnellon couple using backyard science to protect Florida’s water and wildlife

Their eco-friendly solutions turn trees into water filters and old tires into oil, all with local families and the environment in mind.

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
HCA Florida hospitals honor donors, celebrate lives saved through organ donation

Flag-raising ceremonies in Ocala spotlight organ recipients, donor families, and the healthcare heroes who make it all possible.

Smoke rises from a field fire behind Walmart on Easy Street earlier this month, as dry and windy weather heightens wildfire concerns across Marion County.
Weather Updates
7 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Warm, dry, and windy conditions raise wildfire risk

Expect low humidity and gusty winds. Fire danger climbs through midweek, so stay fire smart and follow safety guidelines.

Local
7 months ago
Florida gas prices dip as crude oil drops sharply

Average could approach $3 per gallon again this week, AAA says.