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.
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Beacon College awarded $210K Fogg Trust grant to expand campus and fund scholarships
Leesburg’s Beacon College will renovate a new mixed-use facility and provide scholarships for students with learning differences, thanks to the Edward C. and Lisbeth A. Fogg Charitable Trust.
Overnight lane closures on S.R. 19 in Eustis set for June 18–19
Southbound S.R. 19 to close nightly for signal pole installation near Clifford Avenue; drivers urged to follow detour signs and stay alert, FDOT says.
UPDATE: FHP has cleared the wreck blocking northbound lanes on SW 60th Avenue near Kinderoo Academy in Ocala
Residual traffic tie-ups may still be present in the area of SW 52nd Street.
Meet Little Debbie: A shelter office dog ready to retire
After months as the shelter’s beloved office sidekick, this sweet senior pup is searching for a forever home where she can trade paperwork for belly rubs.
UPDATE: Killer Beaz rescheduled for August 8 at The Civic
The “Moonshiners” star and Grand Ole Opry regular has rescheduled his show; no reason given.
Clearance book sale returns to Ocala Public Library with prices as low as 25 cents
Friends of the Ocala Public Library hosts two-day sale benefiting local library programs and branches across Marion County.
Team Cone hosting Ocala career fair June 14 for full-time positions
Local distributor hiring Order Selectors, Merchandisers, and CDL Drivers with competitive pay, full benefits, and same-day interviews.
College of Central Florida unveils record workforce expansion for 2024–25
New programs in nursing, agriculture, hospitality, GIS, and CDL training address Florida’s job market needs.
House fire in NW Ocala leaves four pets dead; no injuries reported
Firefighters from Marion County and Ocala quickly contained a residential blaze Wednesday afternoon; cause remains under investigation.