Community
1 year ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Fiestas, Firsts, and the Force

From local art and entertainment to national celebrations, this weekend is full of vibrant festivities.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Your guide to celebrating Cinco de Mayo like a pro

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.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Parents arrested, charged in Ocala toddler’s death | VIDEO

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.

Education
1 year ago
Marion County high school graduations mark the beginning of new journeys

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.

Project Pawsitivity
1 year ago
Adoptable pets from Marion County Animal Services will work their way into your heart

Still busy spring cleaning? Let some of Marion County Animal Shelter’s working-program pets help you out.

Education
1 year ago
Alachua County’s Rawlings Elementary moving to year-round calendar but no change for Metcalfe Elementary

Under the new year-round schedule, the first day of school for students at Rawlings Elementary will be Tuesday, July 16, 2024. 

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
VIDEO: Marion County Sheriff’s Office releases helicopter and bodycam footage of arrest in forest fire case

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

Local
1 year ago
Gainesville & UF agree to extend bus service contract for 6 months

During the contract extension, the city and the university say they will explore long-term methods of maintaining RTS bus service.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, an FBI report says

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.

State
1 year ago
Florida’s waiving sales tax on dozens of summer fun items from snorkels to sleeping bags and sunscreen for month of July

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