Project Pawsitivity
2 years ago
Dog from recent animal cruelty case is well enough to be adopted this week

This month, enjoy FEE FREE adoptions from Marion County Animal Services!

Community
2 years ago
Gainesville Regional Airport breaks ground on new parking garage

It should be a lot easier to find a parking space at Gainesville Regional Airport in the future. A new parking garage will have 418 spots.

Community
2 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County residents geared up to fight Jumbolair expansion. Developer withdraws application, plans to revise proposal | PHOTOS & VIDEO

Before the planning and zoning meeting began, the county commission chair announced the owner of Jumbolair Aviation Estates had withdrawn the rezoning application.

Community
2 years ago
Transportation planners want your input on proposal to widen a nearly 3-mile stretch of SR 40 in Marion County

The Florida Department of Transportation is providing multiple ways including a virtual option for you to participate in the public meeting which will be held on Tuesday, February 27, at 5:30 p.m.

Jobs
2 years ago
Job fair coming to Marion County for those interested in being truck drivers

The job fair will be held on Thursday, Feb. 29, from 5-7 p.m. at Marion Technical College.

Local
2 years ago
OPD recognizes actions of citizen heroes who they say stopped a career criminal in his tracks | VIDEO

Police commended the actions of two men who they say stopped a man from carjacking a woman in a Starbucks drive-thru.

Local
2 years ago
Three Sisters Springs visitors got to witness manatee rescue in action | PHOTOS & VIDEO

According to the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership, Florida’s beloved creatures face many threats including being hit by boats, stress from cold, red tide, entanglement, entrapment, and more.

Community
2 years ago
The Villages and Ocala ranked in the top 5 cities people moved to in 2023

While people continue to flock to the Sunshine State, the report indicates the migration has slowed. As a whole, Florida saw a decline of 34% inbound moves in 2023 compared to the prior year.

Education
2 years ago
College of Central Florida receives nearly $5 million to create a center for advanced manufacturing

CF says the huge state grant will be used to build a new state-of-the-art facility on the Ocala campus and revolutionize its technology and engineering education programs.

Community
2 years ago
Find a last-minute Valentine’s gift at Lady Lake’s Sweetheart Market

The Sweetheart Market will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rolling Acres Sports Complex.