UPDATE: 19-year-old motorcyclist killed in SR-40 crash near Airport Road in Ocala
FHP: Ocala woman failed to yield, causing fatal collision; SUV occupants suffered minor injuries.
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Grease fire damages Dunnellon home, quickly extinguished by firefighters
Marion County Fire Rescue crews responded to a Thursday morning kitchen fire on SW Honeysuckle Street; no injuries were reported.
Driver rescued after pickup truck overturns in southwest Ocala crash
Ocala Fire Rescue extricated one person from an overturned vehicle on SW 6th Place; no other injuries reported.
Be GatorWise: FWC launches statewide campaign as alligator activity increases
With 1.3 million alligators across Florida, the GatorWise campaign encourages residents and visitors to stay safe and coexist with these native reptiles through science-based tips and awareness.
Ocala Police Department adds first full-time chaplain with help from $99K grant
City Council approves Lutheran Services-funded position focused on officer mental health, emotional support, and crisis response.
Convicted felon on probation caught with rifle during Marion County traffic stop
Deputy finds firearm within reach of unlicensed driver Gary McMinn, who now faces new charges.
Senators diverge sharply on damage done by Iran strikes after classified briefing
Senators emerged from a classified briefing Thursday with sharply diverging assessments of President Donald Trump’s bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites, with Republicans calling the mission a clear success and Democrats expressing deep skepticism.
Unemployment among young college graduates outpaces overall US joblessness rate
Young people graduating from college this spring and summer are facing one of the toughest job markets in more than a decade. The unemployment rate for degree holders ages 22 to 27 has reached its highest level in a dozen years, excluding the coronavirus pandemic.
Escape the summer heat with these indoor and evening weekend events
Summer in Florida doesn’t mean you have to stay at home in the AC all weekend; these events promise fun in cool comfort.
Anna Wintour is seeking a new Vogue editor-in-chief but will maintain editorial control
Anna Wintour is stepping down as Vogue editor-in-chief but will retain editorial control over the storied magazine. The longtime Vogue powerhouse told staff Thursday she’s seeking a head of editorial content to handle more of the day-to-day operations.