Close-up of a utility bill marked "PAST DUE" with an amount of $168.50 and due date of 03/21/23.
Local
4 months ago
Belleview launches free utility bill reminder system to help residents stay on track

The City’s “Notify Me” service sends monthly text or email alerts, making it easier for residents to avoid late fees and manage water bill payments.

Mugshot of Allen Svilhik wearing an orange and white jail uniform.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Dunnellon man arrested for DUI after crash on E. Pennsylvania Avenue

Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy says driver showed signs of impairment; breath test registered .106.

Self-service vehicle registration renewal kiosk inside a Publix store in Jonesville, Florida.
Local
4 months ago
Skip the line: Alachua County launches vehicle registration kiosks at Publix

New self-service kiosks in Gainesville and Jonesville let residents renew vehicle tags in minutes—no appointment needed.

Mugshot of Phillip Jones provided by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Man arrested for lewd exposure at Ocala Dollar General, deputies say

Marion County deputies identified Phillip Jones through surveillance video after he exposed himself at a Dollar General on SW 56th Lane.

Group of community leaders standing beneath the "AdventHealth Mainstage" sign at the Reilly Arts Center during a dedication event.
Community
4 months ago
AdventHealth donates $1 million to Reilly Arts Center, unveiling new community mainstage

The 10-year investment celebrates a growing partnership with the Ocala Symphony and supports expanded access to music, education, and the performing arts.

Covered pedestrian hybrid beacon signal installed over State Road 200 near Ocean Buffet in Ocala.
Local
4 months ago
New pedestrian signals and safety upgrades coming to Ocala’s State Road 200

FDOT installing three pedestrian hybrid beacons and traffic improvements along SR 200 to enhance safety, reduce crashes, and improve pedestrian access near schools and businesses.

Digital display with American flag and Division of Emergency Management welcome message at Marion County EOC.
Weather Updates
4 months ago
Marion County earns StormReady status again – here’s why that matters to you

From AlertMarion to real-time weather alerts, local officials are stepping up safety efforts as storm season heats up.

Controlled burn with visible flames and smoke in a forested area of Goethe State Forest.
Local
4 months ago
Prescribed burn underway at Indian Lake State Forest

Florida Forest Service says 125-acre controlled fire helps reduce wildfire risk, improve habitat.

Aerial view of a partially constructed section of the Cross Florida Barge Canal cutting through forested land in central Florida.
Local
4 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Cross Florida Barge Canal left scars, stories, and a lasting legacy of ‘what ifs’

The ambitious project promised prosperity but ended in controversy, paving the way for today’s Cross Florida Greenway.

Satellite image of Tropical Storm Andrea swirling in the central Atlantic Ocean with cloud bands spiraling around a low-pressure center.
Weather Updates
4 months ago
Tropical Storm Andrea fizzles out in Atlantic with no threat to land

First named storm of the season quickly weakens, National Hurricane Center says.

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