Five smiling children holding fruit and drinks during a summer library program, standing in front of colorful shelves.
Community
4 months ago
Free summer meals and library programs for Marion County kids keep parents covered

Marion County Public Library branches offer free meals and educational fun June 2–Aug. 8 through the Summer BreakSpot program..

Person sketching building plans at a desk with blueprints, hard hat, laptop, and construction tools in daylight.
Local
4 months ago
Zoning delay raises concerns over tree loss, traffic, density, and vanishing commercial space

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners asked the developer for a continuance on a request for a zoning amendment.

A young angler smiles with his father after catching a Gulf red snapper off the coast of Florida.
Local
4 months ago
Gulf anglers can look forward to record-long red snapper season in 2025

Longer 2025 Gulf Red Snapper season expected to boost tourism and fishing along Crystal River, Cedar Key, and Yankeetown.

Kathy Bryant stands at a podium with an Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership sign, speaking into a microphone during the State of the County event.
Community
4 months ago
State of the County: Growth, roads, and resources shape Marion’s future

From new jobs and road relief to pet laws and natural preservation, here’s what Chair Kathy Bryant says matters most to Marion County families in 2025.

Close-up of Bitty, a large black dog with soulful brown eyes, gently resting her head in someone's hand while looking up with a calm expression.
Project Pawsitivity
4 months ago
Big dog, bigger heart: Bitty needs a forever home

Looking for a gentle, low-energy dog to snuggle on the couch with? Meet Bitty, an 85-pound sweetheart ready for adoption from the Humane Society of Marion County.

Flag flying between ladders in sunshine blue sky
Weather Updates
4 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Memorial Day fun shines through sun and showers

Whether you’re headed to a cookout, ceremony, or splash pad, Ocala’s skies are keeping things interesting this holiday weekend.

Two elderly veterans salute during a Memorial Day event in Ocala, surrounded by fellow attendees.
Community
4 months ago
Stand down, lift up: Ocala event offers vital support for struggling veterans

Free dental care, showers, counseling, and more will be available June 7 during a community-wide effort to honor and assist local veterans in need.

Businessman in handcuffs faces judge in court
Education
4 months ago
Judge jails two Marion County parents over extreme school absences

One student missed 120 days; officials say Truancy Court is making a difference in attendance.

A large group of people gathers on a grassy field for a Memorial Day tribute. Two fire trucks extend ladders to display a giant American flag high in the sky. Attendees sit on lawn chairs facing a black silhouette statue of a kneeling soldier beside a cross and American flag, honoring fallen heroes. Trees, a small brick building, and a partly cloudy sky complete the backdrop.
Entertainment
4 months ago
Your ultimate Memorial Day weekend planner: Events, fun, and tributes

Discover Memorial Day weekend events near year that will be fun for the whole family.

Body cam footage captures a lady in a blue shirt and fellow officers with black uniforms helping out a collapsed man.
Local
4 months ago
Bodycam footage captures paramedics performing CPR on marathon runner

The footage shows paramedics successfully resuscitating a runner who collapsed during a local 5K.

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