Community
2 months ago
Marion County Proclaims Dec. 1 to be Rosa Parks Day

Seventy years after her revolutionary act of courage, The Marion County Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed Dec. 1 to be Rosa Parks Day.

Sports
2 months ago
Snook Fishing Season Ends Dec. 1 on Florida’s West Coast

It will become illegal to keep even a single snook caught on Florida’s east coast between Dec. 1 and the end of February.

Community
2 months ago
Gainesville Cold Night Shelter Program Activating Thanksgiving Night

Gainesville will activate its Cold Night Shelter Program Nov. 27 & 28, 2025.

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Holiday Guide
2 months ago
A Little Piece of Sunshine: Why Citrus Still Finds a Place at the Holiday Table

A longstanding holiday tradition, fresh citrus continues to brighten Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations with its historic symbolism, seasonal flavor and simple, nostalgic charm.

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Community
2 months ago
Marion County Planning and Zoning Approves Recommendation for 72-Home Development

The Marion County Planning and Zoning Board approved recommendations for a small-scale land use from low residential to medium residential and a zoning request from general agriculture to planned unit development at their meeting on Nov. 24.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Four Marion County Fire and Rescue First Responders Arrested for Assaulting Colleague

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested four Marion County Fire and Rescue first responders for their role in the assault of a professional colleague. All four have been terminated.

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Holiday Guide
2 months ago
Marion Oaks Hosts Holiday Extravaganza for a Festive Start to the Season

Marion Oaks hosts the Annual Holiday Extravaganza to light up the community in a festive display of lights and Christmas decorations.

Community
2 months ago
Second Rabies Alert Issued for Marion County in Less than a Week

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has announced a 60-day rabies alert for part of Ocala.

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Business
2 months ago
Marion Planning and Zoning Approves Recommendation for Ocklawaha Alcohol Sales Permit

The Marion County Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval for a special use permit for a business that would allow them to sell and have on-site consumption of alcohol within 1,000 feet of three religious institutions. The recommendation will now go before the Board of County Commissioners.

Community
2 months ago
City of Wildwood Invites Applications for Commission Seat 2

The Wildwood City Commission is looking for applicants to fill the vacant Seat 2 following the retirement of former Mayor Pro Tem Pamala Harrison-Blivins.

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