22 hours ago

352 WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST NOV. 13-15: Moving back into the 60s with no rain in sight

The National Weather Service says nights in the 40s, and North Central Florida is here for it.

Marion County Public Schools front signage

1 day ago

Marion County School Board approves $52.5 million Belleview Elementary replacement and $6.4 million HVAC project at Belleview Middle

The board authorized a new 950-student campus combining Belleview Elementary and Belleview-Santos Elementary, along with the first phase of a major cooling system upgrade at Belleview Middle School.

Education

2 days ago

Marion County School Board approves modest raises for non-represented staff amid tight budgets and state funding shortfalls

The Marion County School Board approved roughly 1% raises for non-represented employees after discussing tight budgets, inflation, and more than $50 million in annual general-fund shortfalls for transportation and exceptional student education.

Florida Highway Patrol cruiser with red and blue lights on

Roads & Traffic

2 days ago

45-year-old man killed in single-vehicle Marion County incident

The driver of an SUV lost control of his vehicle at a high rate of speed and struck a utility pole.

Food & Drink

3 days ago

20 best independent restaurants near The Villages, Florida: highly rated local favorites worth the drive

Skip the chains and discover popular, independently owned restaurants in and around The Villages that locals and reviewers consistently praise for their food, atmosphere, and character.