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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Ocala’s Most Wanted: Tracking Marion County’s Fugitives

Crime Stoppers of Marion County needs your help to find the most wanted fugitives in Ocala and the surrounding areas.

Ocala Police vehicle at night with crime scene tape near a gas station where a man was found deceased.
Community
4 months ago
URGENT: 911 System Malfunctioning Across Central Florida

Marion County residents are being asked to text 911 instead of making phone calls. Emergency management is working to resolve the issues.

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Community
4 months ago
Marion County school grades posted, several receive A status achieving a B rating overall for the district

Marion County Public Schools was one of 30 school districts to earn a B grade from the Florida Department of Education.

Close-up of an orange “Road Construction Ahead” warning sign against a clear blue sky.
Local
4 months ago
Directional median coming to Morse Blvd to improve safety at Chitty Chatty Run intersection

Sumter County to install directional median by May 2026 to improve safety, reduce crashes, and avoid environmental impacts.

The entrance to Six Gun Territory. A steam locomotive sits on a piece of train track with a sign that reads "Ride the Train or Sky Ride to Six Gun Territory." Trees and a mountain landscape sit behind the train in the background while a small portion of fence sits in the foreground.
Features
4 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Six Gun Territory, Ocala’s lost frontier fantasy

Once hailed as Florida’s answer to the Wild West, Six Gun Territory opened in 1963 just east of Ocala and quickly became one of the state’s most beloved tourist attractions.

Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano speaks into a microphone at a ribbon cutting event, standing in front of a group of attendees.
Community
4 months ago
Mayor Marciano seeks a second term

City of Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano seeks a second term as mayor of the City of Ocala.

Florida Highway Patrol cruiser parked at night with emergency lights on
Local
4 months ago
Belleview man killed in early morning motorcycle crash on CR 25

FHP says Ocklawaha driver rear-ended motorcycle near SE 108th Terrace Road; crash under investigation.

Construction site of Belleview Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion with workers and equipment.
Local
4 months ago
Belleview lands $1 million to expand wastewater plant and cut septic use

State funding fuels major infrastructure upgrade as Belleview prepares for growth and protects water quality.

Water treatment tank used by Marion County Utilities to deliver safe drinking water.
Local
4 months ago
Millions pour in to fix Lowell’s water crisis: State funds boost Marion County’s plan for clean, reliable water

With $5.75 million in total funding approved, Marion County takes major step toward replacing contaminated wells in Lowell with a safe public water system.

Rainy view of palm trees and crepe myrtles under cloudy skies in Ocala, Florida.
Weather Updates
4 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Heat, humidity, and daily storm chances return to Ocala and surrounding areas

Tropical Storm Chantal misses Florida, but steamy conditions and scattered afternoon storms linger across Marion County.

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