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Community
11 months ago
Fallen Marine’s legacy lives on through Ocala niece’s mission to serve

Francisco “Panchie” Diaz was killed in Vietnam the day after his 20th birthday — now, his niece honors his memory as Marion County’s veterans’ services director.

Entertainment
11 months ago
Harmony for a cause: Barbergators return to the Civic with uplifting performance

Dr. Bill Slayton among featured singers in the June 1 fundraiser concert benefiting Save the Civic Now campaign.

USMC veteran Sgt. Bob Levenson standing beside an American flag at Ocala’s 2024 Memorial Day ceremony.
Community
11 months ago
Honor, remember, and teach: Ocala’s Memorial Day ceremony offers a powerful family experience

From stirring flyovers to heartfelt tributes, “A Legacy of Sacrifice” at Veterans Memorial Park connects all generations to the true meaning of Memorial Day.

Entertainment
11 months ago
Artist Spotlight: Heather Lynne – from backyard shows to Ocala’s center stage

Ocala singer-songwriter shares her musical journey, debut album, and “positude” vibe with fans across Central Florida.

Weather Updates
11 months ago
After a brutal 2024, NOAA warns of even busier 2025 hurricane season

Florida residents urged to prepare now as forecasters predict 13 to 19 named storms and up to five major hurricanes.

Five smiling children holding fruit and drinks during a summer library program, standing in front of colorful shelves.
Community
11 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
11 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
11 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.

Community
11 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
11 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.