Ice on a windshield
Weather Updates
6 days ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER JAN. 16-18: Bundle Up and Watch for Rain

Thursday night’s cold will set the stage for a weekend of cold and wet, according to the National Weather Service forecast for the Marion County region.

An arched entrance to a tall, beige building has black letter above the arch reading, "Marion County Public Library Headquarters - Ocala." In the fireground is a transparent blue box with a green border. Green and white text inside the box reads, "Markets | Festival | Crime Fiction | Medieval Faire | Girls Night Out. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
6 days ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS JAN. 16-18: Markets, Fests and Faires

This weekend features a variety of family-friendly activities from markets and fests to Girls Night Out and a medieval faire for unique experiences.

A blue sign with green accents and brown metal supports features white text reading, "Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex. Pinkney Woodbury Field · Gerig Baseball Field. 210 NW 12th Avenue." The sign stands at the edge of a recreation park complex.
Community
7 days ago
Ocala Area Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebrations Lead Up to Historic March

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission brings the community together for three days of honoring and remembering Dr. King.

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Community
7 days ago
Gainesville’s Cold Night Shelter Program Activated for Jan. 15-19

The City of Gainesville’s Cold Night Shelter Program will activate tonight and remain in service through Monday, Jan. 19.

A flyer for the Lady Lake Cybersecurity Awareness presentation at the Library.
Crime & Safety
7 days ago
Lady Lake to Host Public Cybersecurity Awareness Presentation at Library Jan. 29

Lady Lake is inviting the public to a free cybersecurity awareness presentation on Thursday, Jan. 29.

Informational shelf display at local library on Citrus County's comprehensive plan for 2050.
Community
7 days ago
Upcoming Workshops to Help Shape Citrus County’s 2050 Vision

Citrus County is looking for public input to help shape its long-range plans and vision.

Marion County Public Schools sign displaying logo and motto, "Helping Every Student Succeed," against a clear blue sky.
Education
1 week ago
Marion County School Board Approves New Job Description for Drivers

The Marion County Public School Board approved the job description that should help improve the transportation challenges the school district is facing.

Wildwood Florida mayor Ed Wolf and mayor pro tem Marcos Flores
Community
1 week ago
Wildwood City Commission Selects Marcos Flores as Mayor Pro Tem

Commissioner Flores was voted mayor pro tem on Monday, Jan. 12.

Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place September 9, 2025
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Lady Lake Police Arrest 2 in Drug Trafficking Investigation

Lady Lake police arrested two individuals while searching suspects wanted on warrants on Jan. 3.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Two Gainesville Police Officers Injured, Shooting Suspect Killed, Victim with Fatal Wound Found Nearby

A shooting suspect has been killed, and two Gainesville Police Department officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident on Jan. 14.