FL Dept. of Health-Marion to Host Back to School Bash in Ocala July 18
DOH-Marion will be offering electrocardiogram screenings to K-12 students for a small fee.
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Marion County Sheriff’s Office Joins Multiple Florida Agencies in Operation Southern Slow Down
The Southern Slow Down initiative runs frum July 13-18 in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate’s 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball’s best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport.
“I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny,” he said.
Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast
A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.
Morriston Man Jailed for Child Porn Charged with 2 Counts of Capital Sexual Battery
Peter Jacobs was already in the Levy County Detention Center facing 14 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material when investigators charged him with additional crimes.
Applications Now Open for Ocala’s First Friday Art Walk 2026-2027 Season
The City of Ocala is now accepting applications for the entirety of First Friday Art Walk’s upcoming season, which begins Oct. 2.
Ocala Fire Rescue Call Becomes HazMat Situation at Chewy Fulfillment Center
Multiple units and agencies responded to a suspected carbon monoxide leak.
Southern Rock Scion Michael Allman Brings Family Classics and Originals to Ocala Civic Theatre
The son of Allman Brothers co-founder Gregg Allman makes a very special appearance in Ocala August 1.
Beyond Able Apparel Ocala: Creating Jobs and Pride for People with Disabilities
Brenda Pullara’s new nonprofit is empowering differently abled local teens through custom apparel production in Marion County.