From local art and entertainment to national celebrations, this weekend is full of vibrant festivities.
Whether you’re having a margarita at Cantina Tex-Mex & Tequila Bar in downtown Ocala or chowing down on chips and salsa at Brisas del Mar on Pine Avenue, Cinco de Mayo is an opportunity to celebrate life with amigos and familia alike.

The sheriff’s office says 15-month-old Daltin Miller died of an overdose of fentanyl, meth, and xylazine which is a tranquilizer used on horses.
Marion County Public Schools says it anticipates nearly 3,000 seniors walking across the stage in May and June as they become graduates of the Class of 2024.

Still busy spring cleaning? Let some of Marion County Animal Shelter’s working-program pets help you out.
Under the new year-round schedule, the first day of school for students at Rawlings Elementary will be Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Deputies say they also had to rescue two campers trapped by the fires in the woods.

During the contract extension, the city and the university say they will explore long-term methods of maintaining RTS bus service.
Losses from scams reported by Americans over the age of 60 last year were up 11% over the year before, according to the FBI’s report.

The initiative also makes admission to Florida’s State Parks free for the 4-day Memorial Day holiday weekend.