Commissioners Approve New Contracts with Marion County Firefighters’ Union
The agreements represent a major investment in recruitment, retention, compensation and care for Marion County Fire Rescue.
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These New Businesses Opened Their Doors in the North Central Florida Region in May
A hospital, a beloved chain and a new dog-friendly watering hole are among the 352’s new businesses.
Kinetic, Alachua County to Host Free Digital Literacy Events June 11
Alachua County and Kinetic will host three free digital literacy events on June 11 to help residents improve online skills, learn cybersecurity best practices and explore fiber internet technology.
Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback
Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.
Lawyers for Lively and Baldoni battle in a New York court despite settling claims weeks ago
On Monday, lawyers for Blake Lively were back in court, trying to get a judge to make Baldoni pay her legal bills plus other penalties. They said she’s entitled to the money under a California law because Justin Baldoni’s countersuit, which claimed she had defamed and extorted him, was thrown out last year by a judge.
Northbound Off-Ramp at I-75 and CR 484 in Marion County to Close Overnight
After closing the southbound exit at the interchange for a few days, the FDOT will do a few nights’ work on the opposite off-ramp.
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares
Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. All three have been included in their national team squads for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but others have not been so fortunate.
Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports’ cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring comeback victory over Green Bay in a wild card playoff game on Jan. 10.
Lady Lake Motorcyclist Dies in Single-Vehicle Collision in Marion County
He was the 10th motorcyclist to die in a traffic incident in Marion County in 2026.
Whistlestop Café is Back with Treats and Music in Dunnellon
Whistlestop Cafe returns for more delicious food, live music and historical preservation.