Community
2 years ago
Marion County throwing a free party this weekend to celebrate its 180th anniversary | VIDEO

The Marion County Day celebration is this Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala police respond to a shooting Monday evening that ends in a chase, crash

OPD says when officers arrived to investigate a report of a shooting, a person took off prompting a more than two-mile police pursuit.

A rendering of the design for two new elementary schools in Marion County. One in Marion Oaks. The other in Winding Oaks.
Education
2 years ago
Ground breaks this week for two new schools in Marion County

The price tag for each school is $47 million and each will serve up to 860 students.

Sports
2 years ago
UPDATE: Florida center Micah Handlogten expected to make full recovery following broken left leg

The sound of bone apparently breaking could be heard on TV with blood immediately visible on the back of his calf.

Entertainment
2 years ago
John Anderson, James Burton and Toby Keith join the Country Music Hall of Fame

The three will be formally inducted during a ceremony in the fall.

Community
2 years ago
City of Gainesville to open cold night shelters again this week due to chilly overnight temps

The City of Gainesville says St. Francis House and GRACE Marketplace will provide shelter to those in need as the temperatures are anticipated to dip below 45 degrees.

State
2 years ago
Florida Highway Patrol trooper recognized with international award for heroic act

Florida Highway Patrol says Trooper Steven Turner was chosen for his heroic response during pursuit of burglary suspects in February of 2023.

Sports
2 years ago
Florida No. 7 seed in NCAA tourney, Opponent unknown until outcome of play-in game

Florida will face either Colorado or Boise State in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. The Gators won’t know until the outcome of the play-in game late Wednesday night.

Local
2 years ago
Maintenance repairs will cause nightly ramp closures along I-75 in Ocala

FDOT says nightly ramp closures along Interstate 75 will take place March 17-28 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Equine
2 years ago
World Equestrian Center’s new Riding Academy Hotel opens just in time to host international riding event

Rooms at the World Equestrian Center’s new Riding Academy Hotel are sold out for this weekend as competitors from around the world arrive for the Longines League of Nations qualifier.