Jack Williams to be inducted into Marion County Agriculture Hall of Fame
Longtime North Marion County farmer and agritourism pioneer honored for lifetime of service.
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UPDATE: Fallen tree kills driver, shuts down Wildwood intersection
Police confirm fatality after tree crashes onto car at Marsh Bend Trail and McNeill Drive.
How Marion County prepares for disaster: Inside the emergency response playbook
From hurricane drills to real-time coordination, Marion County’s Emergency Management team ensures seamless response through planning, partnerships, and public outreach.
Get wild at the North Central Florida Outdoor Expo with BB guns, gators, and giveaways this August
The North Central Florida Outdoor Expo returns August 16 to the World Equestrian Center with hands-on activities, family fun, and freebies for the first 100 guests.
Ocala police need your help identifying suspects in Publix wallet theft
Theft duo used distraction tactic and quickly racked up charges at Walgreens; woman changed appearance before using stolen cards.
Lady Lake’s Back 2 School “Scoop” serves up sweet start to the school year
Families can enjoy free ice cream, haircuts, eye screenings, and school supplies at this fun, kid-friendly event on Aug. 9.
Pitch in to clean up Gainesville’s Pineridge neighborhood during Saturday volunteer event
Keep Alachua County Beautiful and community partners host neighborhood cleanup with free lunch and supplies for volunteers.
Belleview awards first beautification grant to local business for property upgrades
Bradley Blessing State Farm receives $2,500 under new city program to improve safety, aesthetics along Belleview’s commercial corridor.
Summer job fair in Ocala offers hot hiring opportunities across multiple industries
Job seekers invited to July 24 event at Howard Academy Community Center with top employers and on-site support from CareerSource CLM and partners,
State Attorney Bill Gladson spotlights justice system challenges and victories at Ocala CEP breakfast
With limited resources and rising demands, Gladson outlines how the Fifth Judicial Circuit prosecutes thousands of cases while prioritizing victims, public safety, and community partnerships