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Jobs
8 months ago
Summer job fair brings hiring heat to Citrus County

Dozens of local employers will offer on-the-spot interviews June 10.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
17-year-old Belleview High School student arrested for bringing gun onto campus

A school resource officer arrested 17-year-old Camren Moisell after witnesses say he showed firearm to classmates, then tried hiding it in woods behind school parking lot.

Community
8 months ago
Silver Springs Shores to welcome new public library this fall

County leaders finalize name for long-awaited branch, promising expanded access to books, programs, and community resources.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Belleview woman sentenced to 5 years for filing fake deed in real estate scam

Amy Linn Ramirez claimed ownership of a home she never lived in or owned, leading to a jury conviction for property fraud in Marion County.

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Local
8 months ago
Ocala residents divided over ICE agreement at heated city council meeting

Supporters call it a safety tool; critics fear it erodes trust and brings national politics into local policing.

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Sports
8 months ago
Pace matters: How Ocala golfers can keep the game fun for everyone

With local courses filling up, the Ocala Golf Club shares easy tips from the USGA to help players of all levels speed up play without sacrificing enjoyment.

Entertainment
8 months ago
Splash into summer: Belleview’s upgraded splash pad is open for family fun

From water play to sun safety, the Wilma Loar Splash Pad is your go-to spot for cooling off with the kids.

Local
8 months ago
Florida to ban fluoride in tap water: What it means for Ocala families

New law signed by Gov. DeSantis takes effect July 1, ending decades of fluoride use in public water systems.

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Community
8 months ago
From Navy chief to local leader: How Daisy Diaz is helping Marion County’s veterans thrive

Daisy Diaz has been named the new Marion County veteran services director, succeeding Jeffrey Askew.

Community
8 months ago
“It’s about the people who were freed”: Florida Emancipation Day remembered after 157 years

Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano, Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward, and Secretary of State Cord Byrd help to remember the day formally known as Florida Emancipation Day.