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A sign for the Ocala Police Department with a digital message board below. The top of the sign displays the Ocala Police logo with the words "Integrity, Courage, Character" and large text reading "OCALA POLICE." The digital board underneath shows a scrolling message in red text that reads, "WE'RE HIRING: 911 DISPATCHERS." The sign is supported by red brick columns and surrounded by trees in the background.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Double Homicide Investigation Ongoing in Ocala

The Ocala Police Department is investigating a double homicide at the Marion Springs Condominiums in Ocala.

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Entertainment
2 months ago
The Reilly Arts Center: 50 Years of the Ocala Symphony

The Reilly Arts Center celebrates 50 years of community music initiatives with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.

Close-up of a red fire truck with "Marion Country Fire Rescue" and "24" written on the side with a tree and light sky in the background.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Marion County Burn Ban Becomes Mandatory as of 5 p.m. Tuesday

Local weather conditions have prompted the Marion County Board of County Commissioners to upgrade the current voluntary burn ban to mandatory.

sand sculpture of a dragon to illustrate new Ocala sand and sun festival
Entertainment
2 months ago
City of Ocala Announces New Sun & Sand Festival, Opens Call for Vendors

Ocala’s new Sun & Sand Festival will take place May 16 and feature a competition between six professional sand sculptors.

On the left a grassy median, in the background, live oak trees with Spanish moss, in the foreground a tanker, and in the middle a paver laying down asphalt and resurfacing the road.
Community
2 months ago
Road Resurfacing and Future Projects Aim to Improve Infrastructure in Marion County

The Marion County Office of the County Engineer is involved with a number of projects that will make life easier as people navigate their way around the county.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
(UPDATE: EXPLOSIVES REMOVED, FBI INVESTIGATING) Portion of The Villages Evacuated Due to Potential Explosive Device

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced the evacuation of a portion of The Village of Rio Rancho about an hour ago.

Rufus was eager for a break from the shelter and loved meeting the 352today team. Courtesy: Whitney Zarder/352today
Project Pawsitivity
2 months ago
Lake County Animal Shelter Announces Valentine’s Adoption Event

The Lake County Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for all pets in February as part of its “You Can’t Buy Love, But You Can Adopt It” Valentine’s promotion.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Pedestrian Walking on I-75 Killed Early Tuesday Morning in Alachua County

The woman was inexplicably walking in the center southbound lane of the freeway when she was struck.

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Local
2 months ago
County Road 466/475 Roundabout Project in North Sumter County Enters Final Phase

The roundabout at C 466 and C 475 North near the Sumter/Marion County line is now open to traffic, and in the final phase of construction.

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Community
2 months ago
Marion County Office of the County Engineer Works Toward Connecting the Corridors

Flyovers and interchange projects would make life much easier for commuters to get from one side of the county to another. The good news is that there are some projects planned, but they do take time.

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