Education
1 year ago
Alachua County’s most outstanding school-related employee of 2024 has heart for special needs students

The district will honor Samantha Lopez, a paraprofessional at Rawlings Elementary School, at a banquet on April 30.

State
1 year ago
NASA astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center for Boeing’s first human spaceflight

Boeing’s Starliner IS Due to blast off on Monday, May 6, at 10:34 p.m. from Cape Canaveral.

Jobs
1 year ago
Marion County Public Schools offers a series of hiring fairs

MCPS says it’s looking for “dedicated and hardworking individuals who are interested in making a difference in the community.”

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrests three men in connection with over 40 vehicle burglaries

Deputies say this trio is responsible for burglaries that took place over two months in Dunnellon, West Marion and Northwest part of the county.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Want to dispose of any unwanted prescription medication? Saturday is the day to do it

Stop by the Ocala Police Department on Saturday, April 27, to dispose of any unwanted prescription medication.

Local
1 year ago
8:30 AM Update: All I-75 SB lanes in Marion County are open

Traffic is now moving freely on I-75 SB near State Road 200. It was a mess for roughly 18 hours.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Summer Movie Guide: Virtually all the movies coming to theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day

We have a complete list of all movies coming to theaters and streaming services from May through Labor Day.

Community
1 year ago
Bright, new playground equipment coming to Lady Lake’s Pyramid Park

When the equipment is installed, the playground will be closed for about two weeks.

Community
1 year ago
Ocala Chick-fil-A owner shares his unconventional path and the secret to the quick-serve franchise’s success

Ocala Chick-fil-A owner Jeromy Williams transition from teaching to business owner serves as inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren’t yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds

According to the survey, everyday expenses and housing costs, including rent and mortgage payments, are the biggest reasons why people are unable to save for retirement.