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A yellow backhoe, a white pickup truck with orange and white traffic control barricades in front of it to the right. Behind the vehicle to the left, a pile of dirt, behind the vehicle in the background, a trackhoe, trees in the background to the extreme left and right, a traffic control sign with writing to the right. in the foreground paved road.
Community
1 month ago
Marion County Office of the County Engineer Prioritizes Infrastructure with Patience and Progress

Working toward objectives with a patient and steady approach, the Marion County Office of the County Engineer keeps traffic flowing.

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Features
1 month ago
Defunct Ocala: Florida’s Rattlesnake Canning Craze and Its Curious Legacy

From the early 1930s through the mid-20th century, the operation of rattlesnake harvesting and canning dominated Florida until wildlife protection initiatives took hold.

Weather Updates
1 month ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST FEB. 2-6: Mid-Week Rain Might Interrupt Subtle Warming

Things will start to warm up according to the National Weather Services’ 7-day forecast for the North Central Florida area, but mid-week rain might set temps back.

fire
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
(UPDATE: Fire Contained, No Injuries) Massive Fire in Dunnellon: What We Know

At press time, Marion County Fire Rescue was still working to extinguish the railroad tie fire in Dunnellon, and no cause has been determined.

headshot of Interfaith Emergency Services CEO Karla Greenway
Features
1 month ago
Who’s Who in the 352: Karla Greenway, Interfaith Emergency Services

Meet Karla Greenway, CEO of Ocala’s Interfaith Emergency Services.

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Weather Updates
1 month ago
City of Williston Offers Tips to Save on Natural Gas During Freezing Temperatures

Natural gas prices may rise as the temperatures drop in the 352, but consumers can still stay warm and save money.

sunrise over a field of frosty grass in marion county florida
Weather Updates
1 month ago
352 COLD WEATHER ALERT: What You Need to Know (UPDATED JAN. 31, 2026)

Marion County and surrounding areas are in for a weekend of possible record lows.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Alachua County Under Mandatory Burn Ban

Alachua County has instituted a mandatory burn ban to remain into effect until Feb. 6.

Meet Gaucho, a 4-month-old black and white pup who waits for his forever home at the Humane Society of Marion County.
Project Pawsitivity
1 month ago
Project Pawsitivity: A Lifetime of Love and Play Awaits

Four-month-old Gaucho is super well-behaved for a young ‘un, and he’s at the Humane Society of Marion County just looking for a lifetime of love.

Traffic backs up along a two-lane road leading to the Rock the Country festival, with vehicles including a white Toyota sedan and a truck towing equipment stopped in a line. Law enforcement vehicles with flashing lights and cones are visible ahead, managing entry and flow. Trees with hanging moss arch over the shaded roadway, and a yellow traffic sign warns of a side road ahead.
State
1 month ago
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to Restrict Driver License Exams to English Only

Beginning Feb. 6, 2026, The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will administer driver license exams in English only.

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