College of Central Florida hosts free Application Day with scholarship giveaway
Prospective students can apply for free, explore degree options, tour CF campuses, and enter to win tuition coverage during June events in Ocala, Chiefland, and Lecanto.
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Temporary lane closures on SE Hwy 25A scheduled June 17–19 for striping work
Motorists urged to expect delays and seek alternate routes as crews stripe SE Hwy 25A from US 441 to E Hwy 25.
Florida gas prices hit one-month low but could rise this week
Ocala drivers paying around $2.79 as crude oil surge and Middle East tensions spark fuel price concerns.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event coming to Ocala June 19
Marion Senior Services to host community event with keynote speaker State Attorney Bill Gladson, law enforcement officials, and elder advocacy groups.
UPDATE: Missing Ocala man found safe in Panama City after Silver Alert
Howard Fenner, 83, who has dementia, was located unharmed after being last seen driving toward Pensacola in a gold Toyota Camry.
From Ocala roots to Daisy honors: Dustten Martineau recognized for extraordinary nursing care
Vanguard grad and UNF-trained nurse Dustten Martineau earns prestigious DAISY Award for compassion and clinical excellence at Baptist Medical Center Beaches.
Belleview’s Robert Vass named 2025 Lion of the Year, Helen Keller Award winner
Honored by Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club for vision advocacy and service, Vass is recognized for leading impactful community projects.
No Kings rally draws crowd to Ocala Downtown Square Saturday morning | PHOTOS
Demonstrators and counter-protesters gather as Ocala Police and city officials monitor peaceful event.
AdventHealth Ocala opens new medical office building with expanded specialty care
Ribbon cutting celebrates 57,000-square-foot facility offering women’s health, heart and vascular care, brain and spine services, orthopedics and more.
Cops and kids team up for slam dunk success at Hoops and Badges
Ocala’s annual basketball event brings officers, youth, and families together for a high-energy day of teamwork, laughter, and community spirit.