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Magnolia Soap and Bath Company logo and business hours shown on the glass storefront window at Gaitway Plaza in Ocala.
Business
9 months ago
Magnolia Soap and Bath brings plant-based charm to Ocala with grand opening at Gaitway Plaza

New family-owned store offers handmade, vegan self-care products and launches charity partnership program ‘Hope in the Soap’.

Weather Updates
9 months ago
Tropical systems unlikely to affect Florida this week, experts say

Two systems being tracked by the National Hurricane Center remain far from Florida.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Marion County deputy grazed in patrol car shooting; suspect charged with attempted murder

Rheanna Harden, a convicted felon, allegedly opened fire while handcuffed in a deputy’s vehicle during transport to jail.

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
UF researchers seek Central Florida horse owners for groundbreaking arthritis pain study

Equine-focused UF study aims to improve early detection and treatment of joint pain in horses — and potentially humans.

Local
9 months ago
Driver hospitalized after pickup crashes into Ocala home on NE 14th Street

Firefighters responded to reports of a vehicle crashing into a house; one person was transported to the hospital and no additional injuries were reported.

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Community
9 months ago
Apply now for Ocala’s 2025-2026 First Friday Art Walk season

Downtown Ocala’s popular monthly art event returns Oct. 3 with live music, local artists, family fun, and extended hours; deadline to apply is Sept. 2.

Education
9 months ago
CF launches new GIS technician program to meet growing workforce demand

Starting Fall 2025, the College of Central Florida will offer hands-on training and certifications in Geographic Information Systems to prepare students for in-demand tech careers.

Local
9 months ago
Driver seriously injured after truck overturns in early morning Reddick crash

Marion County Fire Rescue crews used special tools to free the trapped driver after the pickup crashed through a fence and flipped upside down on West Highway 329.

People sitting in lawn chairs watch fireworks under an American flag at night during a Fourth of July event
Community
9 months ago
Plan your perfect Fourth of July at Ocala’s Patriotic Skies celebration

Live music, food trucks, kids’ zones, and a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show highlight Ocala’s free family-friendly event.

Local
9 months ago
Prescribed burns underway today in Levy and Marion counties

Fire crews conduct controlled burns in Goethe and Indian Lake State Forests to restore ecosystem health.