State
2 years ago
Governor has until Friday to approve legislation banning social media for kids under 16 | POLL

Florida lawmakers passed the measure last week despite constitutional concerns and mixed reactions from parents. Tell us what you think in the poll in our story.

State
2 years ago
NEW PHOTOS: At the Florida Man Games, big crowds cheer competitors evading police, wrestling over beer

A trio from Inverness competed in the inaugural Florida Man Games in St. Augustine under the name The Cooter Commandos.

Sports
2 years ago
Women’s Gymnastics: No. 5 Florida upsets No. 2 LSU

Florida’s gymnastics program defeated LSU in front of a sold-out crowd in the O’Dome.

Community
2 years ago
New open-air pavilion is ready for visitors at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park | VIDEO & PHOTOS

A new open-air pavilion provides an event and education space at the park, as well as restrooms and drinking water fountains for visitors.

Equine
2 years ago
New report indicates equine industry contributes $4.3 billion economic impact in Marion County, significant growth since last study in 2018

The report released by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association says Marion County maintains its trademarked title as the Horse Capital of the World® with 75,000 horses and ponies, more than any other single county or parrish in the United States.

Local
2 years ago
MCFR crews responded to concrete truck in flames that shut down Highway 40 | PHOTOS

MCFR says the driver of the truck was able to escape and no injuries were reported.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala beverage distributor shares secret to recruiting and retaining employees in competitive economy

Team Cone has grown significantly since its founding in 1985 and attributes its success in large part to its employees.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Ocala Police seeking information in fiery crash that left two dead, one injured

Ocala police say a man and woman in a car died and a juvenile in an SUV was seriously injured.

zzz App Top Stories
2 years ago
A hero’s homegoing: K-9 Leo receives police escort after dying in line of duty

The sheriff’s office says the nearly 5-year-old Belgian Malinois maintained his fighting spirit but died from his injuries Tuesday morning.