Marion County schools expand with new programs, campuses, and major upgrades
From aviation mechanics to new school openings, Superintendent Brewer outlines bold plans for growth and improvement across the district.
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Weird, wild, and wonderfully handmade: Ocala Oddities Market packs downtown with curious crowds
From skull lamps to spell jars, Friday night’s funky market mixed the mystical and macabre with live music, food trucks and a whole lot of handcrafted cool.
Marion County Commission backs WEC sports complex plan despite pushback
Proposed 236-acre development moves to state review as officials weigh benefits, farmland concerns, and community impact.
SEE WHO BLEW IT: Marion County DUI arrests include passed-out drivers, open Booze, and bizarre jail behavior
From a Waffle House nap to a strip club stop, these DUI suspects made all the wrong moves—according to MCSO.
Summer surge in jobless rates across Marion, Citrus, and Levy counties
CareerSource CLM cites seasonal trends and student influx as June unemployment rises to 5.1%; job fair set for July 24 in Ocala.
Ocala man strikes it rich with $1 million scratch-off win at local 7-Eleven
David Davison claims prize from Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH game, purchased at local 7-Eleven.
Gainesville police seek help identifying suspects in Easter Sunday shooting
Chief Nelson Moya urges community to come forward with tips in the tragic death of 20-year-old Ontario Bayston at TB McPherson Center.
Plantation Resort sold: Major upgrades coming to Crystal River landmark
New owners to partner with national hotel brand, bring jobs and revitalization.
Meet Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken at upcoming community safety forums
Residents invited to learn about crime trends, safety efforts, and OPD’s mission during August Q&A sessions at police headquarters.
CRIME ROUNDUP: Meth arrests, fake names, and a fruit stand standoff in Marion
From drug arrests to a bizarre fruit stand standoff, here’s what Marion County deputies encountered last week.