Dr. Danielle Brewer wearing a red blazer and smiling in a professional headshot.
Education
2 months ago
Marion County schools expand with new programs, campuses, and major upgrades

From aviation mechanics to new school openings, Superintendent Brewer outlines bold plans for growth and improvement across the district.

A display combining beaded jewelry and decorative skulls in a lively booth setup.
Local
2 months ago
Weird, wild, and wonderfully handmade: Ocala Oddities Market packs downtown with curious crowds

From skull lamps to spell jars, Friday night’s funky market mixed the mystical and macabre with live music, food trucks and a whole lot of handcrafted cool.

College of Central Florida staff member handing admissions flyer to student at expo table
Education
2 months ago
Explore your future at the 2025 Careers and Colleges Expo at CF

More than 60 schools and employers will be on hand Aug. 27 to help students and families plan for college and career success.

Woman in red shirt speaks at podium during Marion County Commission hearing.
Local
2 months ago
Marion County Commission backs WEC sports complex plan despite pushback

Proposed 236-acre development moves to state review as officials weigh benefits, farmland concerns, and community impact.

DUI checkpoint sign with blurred car lights at night
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
SEE WHO BLEW IT: Marion County DUI arrests include passed-out drivers, open Booze, and bizarre jail behavior

From a Waffle House nap to a strip club stop, these DUI suspects made all the wrong moves—according to MCSO.

Four Task Force 8 members in black uniforms and helmets stand beside rocky riverbank in Texas
State
2 months ago
Florida Task Force 8 returns home after heroic flood rescue mission in Texas

After two weeks of life-saving operations in flooded Texas counties, Marion County’s elite rescue team is on its way back to Central Florida.

Hiring manager holding a résumé during an in-person job interview across a desk.
Jobs
2 months ago
Summer surge in jobless rates across Marion, Citrus, and Levy counties

CareerSource CLM cites seasonal trends and student influx as June unemployment rises to 5.1%; job fair set for July 24 in Ocala.

Rain could affect the 352 with potential TS Francine
Weather Updates
2 months ago
Strong thunderstorm with 40 mph winds moves through Ocala and southeast Marion County

National Weather Service warns of gusty winds, downed tree limbs, and unsecured objects as storm tracks southeast through Belleview, Lake Weir, and Silver Springs Shores.

Close-up of a rolled U.S. $50 bill showing partial text and President Grant’s face.
Local
2 months ago
Ocala man strikes it rich with $1 million scratch-off win at local 7-Eleven

David Davison claims prize from Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH game, purchased at local 7-Eleven.

Gainesville Police Chief Nelson Moya speaks in front of an American flag during a public video appeal.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Gainesville police seek help identifying suspects in Easter Sunday shooting

Chief Nelson Moya urges community to come forward with tips in the tragic death of 20-year-old Ontario Bayston at TB McPherson Center.

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