Marion County Utilities has rescinded a precautionary boil water notice for customers within the Live Oak Village, Twin Lakes Village East, and Twin Lakes Village West Condominiums on Midway Drive.
The recently opened poker room and intertrack wagering wing of Ocala Breeders' Sales Company will now offer online sports betting as part of a partnership with the Seminole Tribe.
The Florida Association of Counties recently unveiled the county photos featured in their 2023–2024 annual calendar, and a shot of the World Equestrian Center was selected for the month of February.
A four-day operation led by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, with assistance from Ocala police and Homeland Security Investigations, resulted in the arrest of six individuals on multiple child pornography charges.
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is offering a fun opportunity for parents and children to improve communication with each other through the utilization of art.
To celebrate the holidays and support local businesses, the City of Ocala is providing free parking in all metered spaces in downtown Ocala through Monday, January 1, 2024.
The 12th annual installment of Marion County’s “Bring the Harvest Home” holiday food drive culminated on Friday with thousands of pounds of food donations that will fill local food pantries.
Three elected officials will be sworn in during the Ocala City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 5, and the city is providing several options for citizens to observe and participate in the public meeting.
Marion County is encouraging residents and businesses to help those in need this holiday season by taking part in the 12th annual “Bring the Harvest Home” holiday food drive, which culminates this Friday at the Ocala Downtown Square.
The City of Ocala’s Growth Management Department, in collaboration with the Marion County Building Industry, will host a roundtable event next week for members of the building community.
A physical therapist licensed at the College of Central Florida has opened her own therapy and rehabilitation space in east Ocala to help locals suffering from pain, dizziness, and vestibular afflictions.
A new poker room featuring 33 card tables, a full bar, intertrack wagering, and over 100 televisions has officially opened its doors for business in Ocala.
Another 7-Eleven nearing completion on Maricamp Road is one of several new locations for the national convenience store in Ocala dating back to last year.
This large eastern diamondback rattlesnake was making plenty of noise when he was spotted on the Withlacoochee State Trail just south of Dunnellon. Thanks to Barbara Cabrera for sharing!
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An 11-year-old Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks student was arrested after he allegedly called 911 and falsely reported that a shooter was on campus, prompting a school-wide lockdown.
An Ocala country singer who just released another new single is seeking support from the community to help him fulfill his dream of recording his first full-length album.
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is offering a fun opportunity for parents and children to improve communication with each other through the utilization of art.
An Ocala country singer who just released another new single is seeking support from the community to help him fulfill his dream of recording his first full-length album.
The highly popular Ocala Christmas Parade will return this Saturday, December 9 for its 67th installment, and motorists can expect multiple road closures and detours.
"No matter how clean you keep your pooch, they are nasty and do carry diseases and other parasites. Don't believe it? Look it up on the internet. When you put your pet in a grocery cart or other store cart, they are slobbering, shedding, and putting their nasty butt in places that other people are putting their food, clothes, other items, and children in," says Dunnellon resident J. David Griffin, Jr. in a Letter to the Editor.
"The person who let their dog poop in the store and tried to leave it should have had to pay a fine for the cleanup and disinfecting required after such an error. If fines are imposed, perhaps it will help to control the amount of animals going into stores that are truly not needed. The poor dog is not to be blamed," says Belleview resident Shirley Long in a Letter to the Editor.
"I’m in favor of having a Costco in Ocala. I hate traveling all the time to Orlando, when my hometown is in Ocala. We need more competition. Sam's Club is a nightmare a lot of the time where they are located," says Ocala resident Judith Velez in a Letter to the Editor.
An 11-year-old Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks student was arrested after he allegedly called 911 and falsely reported that a shooter was on campus, prompting a school-wide lockdown.
Five local teachers received Golden Apples during surprise classroom visits on Wednesday, placing them in the running for Marion County’s 2024 Teacher of the Year. The Public Education Foundation of Marion County, which announces the Golden Apple teachers, also honored one teaching newcomer as the Rookie Teacher of the Year.
