One year later: Marion County remembers 8 lives lost in tragic bus crash
Driver accused of DUI manslaughter to appear in court Thursday.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash on CR 475 in Marion County
SUV turned into private driveway, colliding with oncoming motorcycle; 22-year-old rider died at the scene.
From heartbreak to hope: Gainesville entrepreneur champions inclusion through hard conversations
Vincent Hampton draws strength from his mother’s moral courage to confront uncomfortable truths and build a more inclusive future through real estate and advocacy.
Summer fishing and archery camps return to Silver Springs Shores
Hands-on day camps offer outdoor fun, skill-building, and extended care for Ocala kids ages 9 to 15.
Marion County joins national effort to bring lost pets home
New “Network Neighbors” program uses community signs and tech to reunite families with missing pets faster.
Patriots’ season ends in 6–5 heartbreaker as FSW claims Region 8 title
Late homer stuns CF in seesaw championship battle; Bucs earn first-ever trip to JUCO World Series.
Pickleball courts at Coehadjoe Park to close temporarily for maintenance
Courts will reopen daily at 5 p.m. during scheduled maintenance May 19–22.
Jenkins Automotive expands again with new Volvo and Subaru dealerships on SR 200
Ocala-based company breaks ground on dual dealership project, reinforcing its commitment to local growth and jobs.
Belleview public works team levels up with CDL certifications
Three city employees earn commercial licenses, boosting Belleview’s ability to handle maintenance, storm recovery, and infrastructure projects in-house.
Ocala honors WWII flight school with historic monument at Veterans Park
Local pilot and businessman Terry Crawford helps preserve legacy of Greenville Aviation School, once based at Taylor Field near SR 200.