Dr. Allison Campbell raises her hand during a swearing-in ceremony as president-elect of the Florida School Boards Association in Tampa.
Education
3 months ago
Dr. Allison Campbell named president-elect of Florida School Boards Association

Campbell becomes first Marion County School Board member to lead FSBA, the state’s largest school board organization.

Deputy handcuffing suspect on grassy roadside after foot chase on South U.S. Highway 441 in Marion County
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Wrong-way dirt bike rider arrested after wild chase on US 441 in Marion County

Edwin Cruz Gomez faces reckless driving and resisting arrest charges after fleeing deputies on foot.

Mugshots of Maggieanne Petit and Justin Harraman following their arrest by Marion County deputies on drug and trespassing charges.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Two arrested in Marion County for fentanyl possession after trespassing call

Deputies found fentanyl and drug paraphernalia; one suspect had active warrants.

Two Gainesville staff members holding English and Spanish hurricane preparedness brochures inside a city office.
Local
3 months ago
Gainesville releases new hurricane prep guide for active 2025 storm season

Free brochure offers emergency planning tips, supply checklists, and contact info in English and Spanish; printed copies available across city.

Mugshot of Harry Gregg following his arrest in Marion County, Florida, wearing a jail uniform.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Silver Springs Shores traffic stop leads to drug bust and arrest

Deputies seize cocaine, oxycodone, and over $11,000 after foot chase ends in arrest.

Overhead power lines beneath a blue sky with scattered clouds in Marion County.
Local
3 months ago
Temporary lane closures scheduled for SE Maricamp Road through June 30

Duke Energy crews will relocate overhead wires; drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes

A woman and a young girl are smiling warmly together in a close-up selfie taken indoors.
Local
3 months ago
Ocala mother seeks to move after neighbor’s racist attack on children

April Morant says her daughters are traumatized after being sprayed with bear mace; a GoFundMe aims to help the family relocate.

A black-and-white photo of a riverside recreation area shows people gathered on benches along a sandy shoreline, with a large umbrella in the center foreground. A wooden dock extends into the water, where several people are swimming and interacting. Multiple covered tour boats are seen on the river, and dense trees line the opposite bank. A thatched-roof hut is partially visible among the trees. The setting suggests a popular leisure spot, likely from the mid-20th century.
Local
3 months ago
Defunct Ocala: The rise and fall of Rainbow Springs Attraction

Exploring the lost landmarks and attractions that shaped Marion County’s past.

Warning sign at Ocala National Forest U.S. Navy bombing range entrance
Local
3 months ago
Navy bombing training scheduled in Ocala National Forest this week

Residents urged to drive with caution and be bearwise during military exercises.

Mugshot of Jarred Michael Hunsberger, 32, wearing a red and white jail uniform, taken by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Ocklawaha man charged with sexual battery of minor, held on $50K bond

Jarred Hunsberger, 32, was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on June 12 and faces a felony charge involving a victim under 16.

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