“If Amendment 2 passes, it would give agricultural corporations greater control over our state’s natural resources, as they will be able to claim it is their ‘public right.’ Amendment 2 would allow cruel practices like the use of steel traps or wire snares to catch and kill wildlife – a danger to your pets and children. It would also overturn the ban on gillnets and permit hunting bears over piles of smelly bait. We cannot let corporate interests destroy Florida’s natural heritage” – An Ocala resident shares her opinion.
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Red-orange sunset sky over the Summerglen Community
As the sun was setting, the colors intensified to a gorgeous red-orange sky in the SummerGlen Community. Thanks to Terrie Bauman for sharing!
Posted inCrime
DoorDash driver arrested for firing gun on Baseline Road
A 21-year-old Belleview man is facing felony charges after claiming that he fired a gun multiple times while doing a DoorDash delivery because another vehicle allegedly cut him off on Baseline Road.
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Owner of parcels near I-75, SR 200 seeks rezoning for future development
A property owner hopes to rezone an 11.62-acre parcel near one of Ocala’s busiest interchanges to allow for the possible development of up to 209 multifamily units and 126,541 square feet of commercial space.
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Gov. DeSantis appoints 3 members to Early Learning Coalition of Marion County
Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed three new members to the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County.
Posted inObituaries
Gary William Moura
Gary Moura enjoyed fishing, boating, and frequent trips with loved ones. He adored animals, and had a deep appreciation for rock and roll music and Motown classics.
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Dogs rescued from Ocala house fire
Local firefighters came to the rescue of three dogs over the weekend after a fire ignited at an Ocala home and they became trapped inside.
Posted inGovernment
Early voting now open in Marion County
Early voting officially opened in Marion County this morning. Find a polling site to vote during the early voting period, which ends on November 2.
Posted inObituaries
Mark T. Oxford
Mark Oxford was a passionate water enthusiast, and loved taking people on fishing charters. He also enjoyed fishing, woodworking, traveling, and maintaining his home.
Posted inRestaurants
Breakfast Station opens new restaurant in northeast Ocala
A breakfast diner chain just opened its second restaurant in the area in northeast Ocala, just over three years after opening its first location in the southwest part of the city.