NOAA satellite view of cloud formations over the central Atlantic Ocean, with tropical activity visible near the Caribbean and off the coast of Africa.
Weather Updates
3 months ago
Tropical systems unlikely to affect Florida this week, experts say

Two systems being tracked by the National Hurricane Center remain far from Florida.

Booking photo of Rheanna Harden released by Marion County Sheriff's Office after June 23, 2025 arrest.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Marion County deputy grazed in patrol car shooting; suspect charged with attempted murder

Rheanna Harden, a convicted felon, allegedly opened fire while handcuffed in a deputy’s vehicle during transport to jail.

UF mascots Albert and Alberta reach out to touch a horse inside a veterinary stall at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
UF researchers seek Central Florida horse owners for groundbreaking arthritis pain study

Equine-focused UF study aims to improve early detection and treatment of joint pain in horses — and potentially humans.

Blue pickup truck crashed into the corner of a home surrounded by trees and bushes in Ocala.
Local
3 months ago
Driver hospitalized after pickup crashes into Ocala home on NE 14th Street

Firefighters responded to reports of a vehicle crashing into a house; one person was transported to the hospital and no additional injuries were reported.

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Community
3 months ago
Apply now for Ocala’s 2025-2026 First Friday Art Walk season

Downtown Ocala’s popular monthly art event returns Oct. 3 with live music, local artists, family fun, and extended hours; deadline to apply is Sept. 2.

Photo of the letters CF in front of the College of Central Florida in Ocala.
Education
3 months ago
CF launches new GIS technician program to meet growing workforce demand

Starting Fall 2025, the College of Central Florida will offer hands-on training and certifications in Geographic Information Systems to prepare students for in-demand tech careers.

Firefighters from MCFR work to extract an individual from the overturned red SUV. The vehicle's side is crushed, and broken glass is visible as the responders use specialized tools to access the interior. The scene is lit by portable lights during nighttime rescue operations.
Local
3 months ago
Driver seriously injured after truck overturns in early morning Reddick crash

Marion County Fire Rescue crews used special tools to free the trapped driver after the pickup crashed through a fence and flipped upside down on West Highway 329.

People sitting in lawn chairs watch fireworks under an American flag at night during a Fourth of July event
Community
3 months ago
Plan your perfect Fourth of July at Ocala’s Patriotic Skies celebration

Live music, food trucks, kids’ zones, and a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show highlight Ocala’s free family-friendly event.

Controlled burn with visible flames and smoke in a forested area of Goethe State Forest.
Local
3 months ago
Prescribed burns underway today in Levy and Marion counties

Fire crews conduct controlled burns in Goethe and Indian Lake State Forests to restore ecosystem health.

Three Marion County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles parked at a taped-off crime scene at night with emergency lights flashing.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
UPDATE: Deputy-involved shooting in Summerfield under FDLE investigation

Marion County deputy injured, suspect hospitalized after traffic stop turns violent on S. Pine Avenue.

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