Local
2 months ago
Crash kills an infant and toddler, sends two adults to the hospital

A collision in Gainesville on the morning of July 10, 2025, left an infant and toddler dead.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office weekly roundup

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office’s roundup features, burglary, traffic stops, heavy damage to a home, habitual traffic violators, car break-ins and drunk driving.

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Weather Updates
2 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Rain chances rise as weak Gulf system brings storms to Ocala and Marion County

Forecasters watching low-pressure system moving across Florida with potential for heavy rain and localized flooding midweek.

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Community
2 months ago
Ocala Elks Lodge no. 286 known for their charitable work celebrates 130th anniversary

The Ocala Elks Lodge no. 286 celebrated its 130th anniversary, they have been a presence for more than a century in Marion County.

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Community
2 months ago
Ceremony honors Marion County veterans who’ve passed during the past six months

A ceremony was held July 12, 2025, at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Park to honor Marion County veterans who passed away during the past six months.

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Community
2 months ago
Ocala organization rises by lifting others

A community activist founded an organization to combat gun violence, while serving as a role model and mentor.

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Community
2 months ago
Competition to remove invasive species reduces threat to state’s ecosystem

A competition promoting the removal of an invasive species that’s a threat to indigenous species and the state’s ecosystem started July 11, 2025.

Gainesville Fire Department host Healthy event
Community
2 months ago
Gainesville Fire Rescue takes health outreach directly to communities with “Healthy Afternoons”

Gainesville Fire Rescue is bringing health directly to the community this summer with its “Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue” series. Led by Director of Community Health Initiatives Brandy Stone, the events offer free health screenings, education, and resources at neighborhood locations across the city.

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zzz App Top Stories
2 months ago
Collaborative effort works toward solutions to reduce area homelessness

Collaborative effort of community leaders working to bridge the gap in the number discrepancies in terms of the homeless population in Marion County.

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zzz App Top Stories
2 months ago
UPDATE: Traffic Alert: I-75 NB is open

I 75 Northbound has been closed due to a large truck striking an overpass. Expect delays and look for alternate routes.

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