Gregg Smith Automotive, led by owners Betty and Alex Otero, rallied the community to collect and fill over 300 backpacks for students at Belleview and Belleview-Santos Elementary. With help from local businesses and a team of volunteers, each bag was packed with essential supplies. With the mission to remind students that their community believes in them.
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital’s ICU Unit Based Council donated $700 in school and hygiene supplies to Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection to support children recovering from abuse or neglect. The donation helps local children prepare for the new school year. Kimberly’s Center serves hundreds of children annually, offering therapy and advocacy to those affected by trauma in Marion County.
National Night Out brought out the community for an evening of fun in a wholesome and family-oriented environment, one that fostered the relationship between citizens and the Ocala Police Department.
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the legislative priority list for the 2026 legislative session.
Ocala, Florida is more than horses and forests—it’s a city full of surprising facts. From world-famous glass-bottom boats to its unique monkey history, here are 10 things you might not know about Ocala that showcase its natural beauty, rich history, and growing appeal.
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the community services annual action plan at the final public hearing for the plan on Aug. 5, 2025.
Marion County Utilities issues boiling water notice in Marion Oaks during work on water meter tie in.
Crime Stoppers of Marion County is asking for the public’s help in locating Ocala’s Top 10 Most Wanted fugitives. These individuals are wanted for felony-level offenses, including assault, drug charges, and theft.
Vehicle crash on I-75 near mile marker 332 slows traffic, shuts down southbound lanes.
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital will launch HCA Healthcare Research Institute’s first research program in north Florida.