Temporary road closures near Ernie Mills Park to impact Dunnellon traffic July 5–6
Drivers should expect detours and delays along Bostick Street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to scheduled closures for a local event.
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Kat Cammack joins Ocala business leaders to discuss future of tax policy
As key tax provisions near expiration, Ocala hosts roundtable with U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack to explore how policy decisions impact local economic growth.
DeSantis vetoes $6.25M Ocklawaha River restoration funding, delaying long-awaited project
Despite bipartisan support and projected economic and environmental benefits, the governor cut funding for restoring Florida’s most ecologically significant river system from the 2025–26 state budget.
Major sports complex could reshape Ocala — but at what cost?
Golden Ocala’s proposed indoor/outdoor venue promises youth programs, tourism, and economic growth while locals raise red flags about traffic, water, and rural character.
Help save lives, one cat at a time: Sheltering Hands seeks veterinarians to join low-cost clinic in Ocala
Florida-licensed vets are invited to donate just a few hours a month to provide spay/neuter services and basic care for rescued cats at Sheltering Hands’ nonprofit clinic.
DeSantis signs $117.4B state budget in Wildwood, prioritizing tax relief, education, and debt repayment
Governor highlights $2 billion in tax relief, record education funding, historic Everglades investment, and continued debt reduction during Wildwood budget signing.
College of Central Florida earns Purple Star Campus designation for veteran support
CF recognized by Florida Department of Education for its commitment to student veterans and military families through dedicated services, peer support, and education benefits guidance.
Driver rescued after rollover crash in Ocala neighborhood
Ocala Fire Rescue crews acted quickly and worked together to free a driver who was trapped inside an SUV that had flipped on its side along SW 52nd Terrace.
Fireworks safety tips from Ocala ER doctors as July 4th injuries spike among kids and teens
As Independence Day approaches, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital urges families to keep fireworks fun—not dangerous—with simple precautions to avoid burns, ER visits, and serious injuries.
UF researchers use Hurricane Helene data to track pitch canker spread in pine forests
With federal funding, UF/IFAS scientists study how hurricane winds may worsen fungal disease outbreaks in Southeastern timberlands, aiming to protect the region’s $100B forestry economy.