From reading to math and history, local students outpaced state averages with double-digit improvements on Florida’s year-round progress monitoring tests.
Forecasters eye low-pressure system with 40% chance of development near Florida’s coast.
July celebration highlights new projects, local parks, and community events as part of “Build Together, Play Together” initiative.
Commissioners vote 5-0 to renew hospital-only fee that brings millions in Medicaid support for uninsured and low-income Marion County residents.
Drivers should expect detours and delays along Bostick Street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to scheduled closures for a local event.
As key tax provisions near expiration, Ocala hosts roundtable with U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack to explore how policy decisions impact local economic growth.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office says DUI suspect Hunter Rodgers admitted he was “just a drunk guy on a golf cart” after failed getaway on SE 92nd Loop.
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.
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.
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.