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In the background a tree line, in the middle, a swell of people in rows, with the people behind the ribbon holding giant scissors. In the foreground artificial turf.
Sports
1 day ago
Marion County Celebrates Improvements to Advent Fields at Rotary Sportsplex with Ribbon Cutting

Marion County celebrated the christening of the synthetic turf conversion for Advent Fields at the Rotary Sportsplex.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Driver Killed in Rear-End Collision with Farm Tractor on NB U.S. 27 in Marion County

A driver was killed Wednesday night after a rear-end collision with a tractor.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser blocks a roadway during a traffic incident.
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Jackknifed Semi Trailer Truck Blocking Traffic on SB I-75 Near Paynes Prairie

The incident occurred toward the end of rush hour Thursday morning.

Traffic alert
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Lawnmower Operator Struck and Killed by Driver in Marion County

The driver of a pickup truck left the roadway and struck a man operating a riding lawnmower.

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Community
2 days ago
Marion County Comprehensive Plan Returned by the State of Florida to Planning & Zoning for Reworking

The Marion County comprehensive plan will have to be transmitted to Tallahassee once again as the state found some of the policies burdensome because of minor language issues.

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Sports
2 days ago
Lake County Hosts Annual Kids’ Fishing Clinic April 11

The first 50 participants will have the opportunity to take home a free fishing pole and tacklebox.

Marion County Growth Services building exterior with department names listed on facade.
Community
2 days ago
Marion County Planning & Zoning Grants Continuance for Rezoning Request to Heavy Business

Marion County Staff recommended denial for an applicant’s zoning request change. However, the applicant based on staff’s recommendation has agreed to a less intense zoning change request.

Wildfire burning through dense, dry vegetation with heavy smoke filling the air and orange glow from flames.
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
New Burn Ban in Effect for Unincorporated Citrus County

Conditions in the area are still frighteningly conducive to wildfires.

comic books store shelves
Entertainment
2 days ago
Ocala’s Brick City Comic and Toy Show Returns to College of Central Florida April 4

A full day of perusing collectibles comes to the Klein Center in Ocala this weekend.

A closeup of glass jars of tea leaves sitting on a wooden shelf.
Food & Drink
3 days ago
Spice, Tea and A Fresh Start: Brownwood Shop Marks 10 Years with Grand Reopening

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Brownwood is marking a decade in The Villages with a refreshed space, expanded tea selections and a weekend-long grand reopening celebration.