State
2 months ago
DeSantis vetoes $6.25M Ocklawaha River restoration funding, delaying long-awaited project

Despite bipartisan support and projected economic and environmental benefits, the governor cut funding for restoring Florida’s most ecologically significant river system from the 2025–26 state budget.

Community members seated in a meeting room during a Marion County Planning and Zoning Board public hearing.
Community
2 months ago
Major sports complex could reshape Ocala — but at what cost?

Golden Ocala’s proposed indoor/outdoor venue promises youth programs, tourism, and economic growth while locals raise red flags about traffic, water, and rural character.

Close-up of a kitten behind bars at a cat rescue shelter with other kittens in the background on red bedding.
Local
2 months ago
Help save lives, one cat at a time: Sheltering Hands seeks veterinarians to join low-cost clinic in Ocala

Florida-licensed vets are invited to donate just a few hours a month to provide spay/neuter services and basic care for rescued cats at Sheltering Hands’ nonprofit clinic.

Surveillance image of two suspects during a home burglary in Citra, Florida
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Caught on video: Thieves steal guns and off-road vehicles from Citra home

One suspect wore a bright red outfit as the pair took a Dodge Ram, dirt bikes, and firearms; deputies hope someone will recognize them.

Gov. Ron DeSantis smiles while holding signed budget documents surrounded by officials at a ceremony in Wildwood, Florida.
State
2 months ago
DeSantis signs $117.4B state budget in Wildwood, prioritizing tax relief, education, and debt repayment

Governor highlights $2 billion in tax relief, record education funding, historic Everglades investment, and continued debt reduction during Wildwood budget signing.

Large red "CF" sculpture on College of Central Florida campus with Purple Star Campus designation badge overlay.
Education
2 months ago
College of Central Florida earns Purple Star Campus designation for veteran support

CF recognized by Florida Department of Education for its commitment to student veterans and military families through dedicated services, peer support, and education benefits guidance.

Mugshot of Michael Bailey wearing a white and orange jail uniform.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Marion County man arrested after allegedly displaying firearm during dispute

Deputy responds to reported disturbance at Circle K on E Highway 40.

Emergency crews near a rolled-over SUV with front-end damage beside a fence.
Local
2 months ago
Driver rescued after rollover crash in Ocala neighborhood

Ocala Fire Rescue crews acted quickly and worked together to free a driver who was trapped inside an SUV that had flipped on its side along SW 52nd Terrace.

A child holding a lit sparkler, wearing a shirt with an American flag design, with a blurred outdoor background.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Fireworks safety tips from Ocala ER doctors as July 4th injuries spike among kids and teens

As Independence Day approaches, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital urges families to keep fireworks fun—not dangerous—with simple precautions to avoid burns, ER visits, and serious injuries.

Booking photo of Clifford Shells wearing an orange and white jail uniform.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Convicted felon arrested after accidental shooting while showing off new gun in Marion County

Clifford Shells faces multiple charges after deputies say he discharged a firearm illegally and was later found with multiple guns in his vehicle.

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