Max Gagnon stands with the Marion County Fire Rescue team who pulled him from the wreckage of his truck after a life-threatening crash.
Business
2 weeks ago
Crash Survivor Reunites with Marion County First Responders Who Saved His Life

After surviving a catastrophic crash that left his vehicle crushed between two trees, Marion County resident Max Gagnon reunited this week with the emergency responders and hospital staff who saved his life.

Juvenile found with gun aboard school bus
Local
2 weeks ago
Motorcyclist Killed in Early Morning Crash at SR 200 Intersection in Ocala

A 35-year-old man died early Saturday following a collision between a motorcycle and a sedan near a busy Ocala intersection. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

The stories Ocala is talking about this week.
Local
2 weeks ago
Top 10 Ocala Stories This Week: Crime Arrests, Silver Springs’ Hollywood Legacy, and Community Milestones

From crime alerts to new dining spots and Ocala’s ties to Hollywood, here are the 10 stories that had residents talking this week.

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Vehicle Collision in Ocala Leads to Motorcycle Fatality

A vehicle collision between a sedan and a motorcycle during the early morning hours on, Aug. 23, 2025, would lead to a fatality as the result of the incident.

Exterior of former Elks Lodge building in Belleview with paved parking area and carport.
Community
2 weeks ago
Marion County Commission Unanimously Approves Special Use Permit for Outdoor Storage on Old Elks Lodge Site

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved a special use permit for outdoor storage on the site of an old Elks Lodge on, Aug. 19.

Bronson man arrested for meth trafficking charges
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Bronson Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Trafficking Charges

A routine traffic stop in Bronson uncovered more than just a speeding violation, leading to the arrest of a local man now facing multiple felony drug and weapons charges.

Meet Chops - a brown brindle 8-year-old hound mix available for adoption at Marion County Animal Services.
Project Pawsitivity
3 weeks ago
Meet Chops: An Energetic Pup Ready for Your Next Adventure

Looking for a fun-loving, energetic companion to join you on life’s adventures? Meet Chops, an 8-year-old hound mix with striking brindle stripes, a playful spirit, and a heart full of love. He’s neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to find his forever home — adopt him for free during Clear the Shelter Month at Marion County Animal Services!

Marion County Fire Rescue Spruce Creek Station #30
Community
3 weeks ago
Firehouse Friday: Spruce Creek Station #30 Among Marion County’s Busiest

Spruce Creek Station #30 is one of Marion County’s busiest fire stations, answering nearly 9,000 calls last year while covering 16 square miles and supporting surrounding communities.

Man who robbed local cafe will remain in jail
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
A Man Who Robbed a Summerfield Internet Cafe Seven Years Ago Will Remain in Prison for Life

A man who committed a robbery in Summerfield had his appeal denied and will spend his life in prison.

A Marion County firefighter demonstrates the Qwake C-THRU Helmet Mounted System, designed to cut through smoke and improve visibility during life-saving rescues.
Local
3 weeks ago
Marion County Fire Rescue Tests Cutting-Edge C-THRU Helmet System in National Field Study

Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) has been selected as one of just 80 departments nationwide to participate in a national field assessment of the Qwake C-THRU Helmet Mounted System. The groundbreaking technology, developed in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, is designed to give firefighters enhanced visibility and situational awareness in smoke-filled, low-visibility environments.

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