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A chestnut-colored wild horse with a white blaze trots through a grassy area near pine trees on a wintery day.
Local
11 months ago
Bring the wild home: Adopt a mustang or burro in Ocala this week

BLM offers 140 wild horses and burros for adoption May 15–17 at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Ocala man arrested for soliciting child online

Marion County Sheriff’s detectives uncovered disturbing online activity targeting minors.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Man arrested after child found alone in unlocked car at Ocala Walmart

Deputies say the man left one child in the car and another unattended inside the store while shopping for 40 minutes.

A brush fire burns intensely through a wooded area in Ocala, with tall flames climbing trees and thick smoke rising into the air.
Weather Updates
11 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Storms stick around as lightning raises fire risk in dry Ocala

After a dry stretch, thunderstorms early this week bring much-needed rain—but also increase the chance of lightning-sparked fires.

Community
11 months ago
Belleview launches grant program to help businesses upgrade storefronts

Beautify Belleview offers up to $2,500 for commercial property improvements to boost curb appeal and encourage reinvestment.

Entertainment
11 months ago
Mount Dora Corn Festival brings families together to celebrate sweet corn and community roots

Lakefront festival returns May 24 with food, fun, and family-friendly traditions.

Local
11 months ago
Overnight I-75 ramp closures coming to Sumter County this week

FDOT to close southbound and northbound exit ramps near Bushnell May 13–14 for overnight sign work.

Sports
11 months ago
Patriots fall to top-seeded FSW, faces elimination game Sunday

Patriots held to three hits in 5-2 loss; must beat Gulf Coast to stay alive in Region 8 tournament.

A smiling family of four splashes through shallow waves on a sunny beach, with clear blue skies and ocean in the background.
Entertainment
11 months ago
Planning a summer getaway? AAA says most Floridians are hitting the road

Vacation plans heat up with June and July the most popular travel months.

Sports
11 months ago
CF’s Harman named player of the year, hits record-breaking homer in Region 8 victory

Patriots defeat Gulf Coast 5–2 to stay in winner’s bracket of NJCAA Region 8 tournament in Port Charlotte.