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Community
4 days ago
Marion County Reminds Community of Watering Restrictions Due to Drought Conditions

Watering restrictions remain in place for both water management districts that cover Marion County.

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Crime & Safety
4 days ago
Mother Arrested, Coombs Charged with Homicide in Citra Death of 3-Year-Old

The mother of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, who died last month as a result of abuse, was arrested8 in Marion County March 4 for Felony Child Neglect.

Sports
5 days ago
NHRA Driver Josh Hart to Host Fan Fest in Ocala March 4 Ahead of Gatornationals

Ocala’s Burnyzz Speed Shop is hosting its fourth annual Fan Fest on Wednesday, March 4.

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Local
5 days ago
Here Are the Winners of the Annual King of the Wing Competition and Fundraiser in Ocala | PHOTOS

King of the Wing returned to Ocala to crown the purveyor of the region’s best chicken wings and raise some money for the Arc of Marion.

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Community
5 days ago
Marion County Commission Approves Abrogation for Abandoned Tract of Land

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved an abrogation for a tract of land in the Carriage Hill subdivision.

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Entertainment
5 days ago
Sumter County Fair Returns with Rides, Fun and Community Service Showcases March 6-15

The Sumter County Fair brings all of its delightful attractions back to Bushnell March 6-15.

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Sports
5 days ago
College of Central Florida Patriots Shut Out St. John’s River State College 18-0 in Five Innings

The Pats shut down the Vikings in five innings in Palatka on March 3.

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Local
5 days ago
The City of Ocala’s Vulnerability Assessment Identifies At-Risk Areas for Flooding

The City of Ocala engineer and director of engineering and water resources made a vulnerability assessment presentation before the Ocala City Council identifying vulnerable infrastructure at risk of flooding and outlining a plan to mitigate those risks.

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Local
5 days ago
Ocala City Council Passes Rezoning of Two Parcels to Light Industrial

Two parcels that had previously been zoned planned development, will now be light industrial with the Ocala City Council unanimously voting to approve the ordinance amendment at their March 3, 2026, meeting.

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Local
6 days ago
Here Are the Businesses that Opened in North Central Florida in February 2026

The hits just keep coming as the 352 continues to grow.