Dense fog limits visibility on I-75 near Ocala, Fla., early Monday, April 7, 2025. Motorists were urged to drive with caution as low visibility affected morning commutes across the region.
Weather Updates
7 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Foggy start to Monday, storms by night, then sunshine ahead

Fog may slow down Monday morning commutes around Ocala. Storms arrive tonight, but the rest of the week looks mostly dry and pleasant.

Person holding wallet and cash while fueling a vehicle at a gas station.
Local
7 months ago
Florida gas prices fall after midweek spike, driven by dropping oil costs

Crude oil prices dip to lowest level since 2021, bringing relief to drivers at the pump across the state.

Local
7 months ago
U.S. Navy bombing tests may disrupt traffic and displace wildlife in Ocala National Forest

Use caution and secure property as military exercises continue through Wednesday.

A large crowd cheers and raises their hands during a nighttime outdoor concert featuring Brantley Gilbert. The stage is lit with red and blue lights, with giant video screens on both sides showing the performers. The backdrop reads “Brantley Gilbert Off the Rails Tour 2024.”
Entertainment
7 months ago
Rock the Country moves to Florida Horse Park, bringing big names and big crowds

Get ready for big-name bands, fun for the whole family, and a weekend that’s great for local businesses

Sports
7 months ago
Curley and Chapman deliver clutch hits as Patriots sweep Hillsborough

Late-inning heroics lift College of Central Florida to thrilling 7-6 and 2-0 wins on Saturday.

Sports
7 months ago
Florida’s Clayton delivers again to outduel Auburn’s Broome in Final Four matchup of All-Americans

Florida will face top-seeded Houston in the national championship game Monday night at 9:20 p.m. on CBS.

Local
7 months ago
Raise a glass, Ocala: Celebrate National Beer Day tomorrow with perfect local pairings

From frosty pints to seafood and pizza, local favorites Shuckin’ Shack and Mellow Mushroom serve up brews worth toasting.

Artist Patricia Teal offered a variety of paintings downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Entertainment
7 months ago
ICYMI: Downtown Ocala bursts with color and fun at First Friday Art Walk | PHOTOS

Families enjoy art, music, and kid-friendly entertainment during lively monthly event through May.

A close-up of ripe peaches evokes the magical fruit at the heart of James and the Giant Peach, a youth theater production running April 11–13 at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center in Ocala, Fla.
Entertainment
7 months ago
James and the Giant Peach rolls into Ocala for a magical family adventure

The Academy at Ocala Civic Theatre presents a youth production full of whimsy, wonder, and larger-than-life fun April 11–13.

Boaters prepare for a day on the water at Bird Creek Park boat ramp in Yankeetown, FL, commonly known as the “End of the Road,” where County Road 40 meets the Gulf. Lawmakers are considering renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Local
7 months ago
​Yankeetown’s ‘End of the Road’ may soon lead to the Gulf of America

If passed by the Senate, state maps and schoolbooks will begin calling it the Gulf of America starting July 1.