Marion County commissioners approve final plan for Westwood Trails development
The 69-home project on SW 75th Ave. will include a park, dog area, and multimodal path as part of the master-planned community.
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Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76: Rock legend remembered by Wind-FM DJs
Black Sabbath frontman and MTV star honored with music and memories on local rock station
Sumter County seeks public input on major intersection upgrade at C 466 and US 301
Residents invited to July 30 workshop to review proposed improvements, costs, and traffic solutions for the busy intersection.
Defunct Ocala: Prince of Peace Memorial blended faith and art near Silver Springs
Sculptor Paul Cunningham’s Prince of Peace Memorial quietly welcomed mid-century travelers with handcrafted dioramas and spiritual serenity before vanishing from the landscape.
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.
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.