Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau has introduced new tourism funding programs to attract visitors and drive economic growth. Support is available for events, cultural enhancements, meetings, and bid fees that promote the county as a premier Florida destination. Eligible applicants can apply for resources to boost tourism impact.
Alachua County Public Works will begin Phase 1 of the Northeast/Northwest 53rd Avenue resurfacing project on August 17, 2025, with nighttime lane closures from U.S. 441 to North Main Street. The $7.6 million project, led by Watson Construction, includes resurfacing 3.8 miles of roadway, adding a new left-turn lane at NE 15th Street, and extending the Waldo Road turn lane. Detours will be in place Sunday through Thursday nights until November, and drivers are urged to plan for delays and follow posted routes.
Pavement preservation work along SW 60th Avenue in Marion County begins Monday, Aug. 18, with single-lane closures in place through Sept. 8. Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes.
Authorities are on scene after a crash on U.S. 301 near Wildwood. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and find an alternate route.
Ocala father-daughter duo are bringing a new kind of clean to Marion County with Devil Dog Bin Wash, a specialized service that sanitizes and deodorizes trash bins and dumpsters for homes and businesses.
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Marion County Public Schools kicked off the 2025-2026 school year with 40,461 students returning to classrooms, marking a smooth and successful start. From safe bus rides across 1,650 square miles to thousands of healthy meals served, the day showcased the dedication of more than 3,500 staff members — even as challenges like late buses, crowded carlines, and missing immunizations arose.
The executive committe of the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County Board of Directors has named LaTrisha Sims interim CEO.
Marion County Fire Rescue crews swiftly contained a Belleview mobile home fire Monday morning, preventing it from spreading to nearby homes and trees.
South Ocala Elementary School welcomed students back for the first day of the 2025–26 school year with bright smiles, new backpacks, and an unmistakable sense of excitement.