Check out this beautiful adorned draft horse at the Grandview Invitational 2021 held at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala. Thanks to Maria Criscuolo for sharing!
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Government
Intermittent lane closures planned along S.W. Hwy. 484 in Marion County
Marion County motorists and pedestrians traveling along S.W. Hwy. 484 in the vicinity of the Rainbow River Bridge can expect intermittent lane closures through March 12.
Ocala Police officer who saved man from burning home honored with prestigious award
An Ocala Police officer who saved a man from a burning home last month received a special honor Tuesday at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
Top Marion County health official praises COVID-19 vaccination effort
The top health department official in Marion County said Tuesday that more than 42,000 residents have been vaccinated for COVID-19 – a number he is quite proud of.
Headlines
Marion County firefighters battle blaze that destroys Fort McCoy residence
Marion County firefighters battled a blaze early Sunday morning that destroyed a home in Fort McCoy.
Ocala man who once claimed to work for FBI while being arrested back in jail
An Ocala man who once claimed to work for the FBI while being arrested at a Silver Springs motel found himself back behind bars recently after a local ministry was burglarized.
Troubled Silver Springs man jailed after outburst with machete
A Silver Springs man who was off his mental health medication was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly chased a woman with a machete during a violent outburst.
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Business
Craft Cuisine falls victim to pandemic, forced to close doors
Craft Cuisine was forced to close its doors last month amidst the global pandemic that has forced the closures of a multitude of businesses in Ocala.
Ocala police chief: ‘Marijuana legalization will produce more violent crime in Ocala’
The chief of the Ocala Police Department believes the legalization of marijuana will produce more violent crime in the city of Ocala.
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion offering live workshops via Zoom platform
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion will resume live employability workshops beginning Monday, Jan. 11 with Job Specific Resume Development.
Health
6 more local COVID-19-related deaths as virus continues to slam Florida
Six more local residents have lost their battle with COVID-19 as Florida reported 95 more fatalities and more than 5,000 new cases of the fast-spreading virus.
Health inspector shuts Ocala fast-food eatery over roach and food temperature issues
A popular Ocala fast-food eatery was shut down recently after a health inspector cited 11 violations – the most egregious of which involved roach excrement and food temperature issues.
20 more local COVID-19 deaths as outbreak hits staff at Coleman federal prison
The local death toll from COVID-19 continued to rise at a rapid rate Saturday as the federal prison in Coleman reported a significant number of cases of the fast-spreading virus among staff members.
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Wild Horses Playing On The Bolen Bluff Trail In Gainesville
Check out these wild horses playing on the Bolen Bluff Trail in Gainesville. Thanks to John Sessa for sharing!
Sunset Over Florida Horse Park Before ‘Christmas Star’
Check out this amazing sunset over the Florida Horse Park before the 'Christmas Star' on Monday. Thanks to Barbara Casteel for sharing!
Yearling At Lambholm South In Reddick
This young horse was experiencing pure joy at Lambholm South in Reddick. Thanks to Shirley Lerman for sharing!
Draft Horse Competition At Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
Check out this photo from a draft horse competition that took place at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Thanks to Shirley Lerman for sharing!