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Holiday Guide
24 minutes ago
Shop Local for Early Christmas Gifts This Year at Shops and Markets like These

As stores begin prepping for the holidays, locals can get their holiday fix at these Ocala area locations perfect for Christmas gift shopping.

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Holiday Guide
19 hours ago
Marion County Fire Rescue Hosts Open House Food Drive Nov. 22

Marion County Fire Rescue is supporting the county’s Bring the Harvest Home food drive campaign with open houses across the region on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Native Advertising
23 hours ago
Why Cantina Tex-Mex & Tequila Bar Is Ocala’s Go-To Spot for Fresh, Flavor-Packed Tex-Mex

Cantina Tex-Mex & Tequila Bar brings bold flavors, fresh ingredients and a lively downtown atmosphere to Ocala—and now diners can score a $50 gift card for only $25 through NCFL Deals.

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
ALERT: Alachua County Under Burn Ban until Nov. 25

Conditions in Alachua County have prompted a temporary burn ban.

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
ALERT: Fort King Middle School in Ocala Locked Down over Report of Armed Person Nearby

Ocala Police were present at Fort King Middle School this morning after reports of an armed person nearby.

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Marion Teen Accused of Faking His Own Kidnapping Sentenced to House Arrest

17-year-old Caden Speight, who was arrested in October for faking his own abduction, will not face jail time.

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Community
2 days ago
Florida Department of Transportation Uses Data and Strategy to Keep Traffic Moving in the 352

The Florida Department of Transportation’s TSMO strategies play a huge role in the traffic flow in Marion County.

Community
2 days ago
Wildwood Mayor Pro Tem Pamala Harrison-Bivins Steps Down

Wildwood Mayor Pro Tem Pamala Harrison-Bivins has resigned, leaving the city commission 30 days to appoint a replacement until the next election.

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