Marion County Fair Brings Rides, Food, Fun and Philanthropy Starting Today
The 2026 Marion County Fair runs March 17-22 at the I-75 Flea Market grounds, 4121 NW 44th Ave., Ocala.
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Marion County Lifts Mandatory Burn Ban
A voluntary burn ban remains in effect for the county, and Marion County residents are strongly encouraged to avoid outdoor burning when possible.
Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather
From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling into the East Coast, chaotic weather on Monday put more than half the nation’s population in the path of extreme conditions.
What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor
Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will “guarantee the midterms” for his Republican Party in November.
Ocala World War II Veteran Celebrates Centenarian Milestone
Norman Kenneth Schutt was honored by fellow service members and community leaders at his 100th birthday on March 16, 2026.
New Restaurant Dunnellon Grill Preparing to Open on Pennsylvania Avenue
A new restaurant is preparing to open in the heart of Dunnellon in the previous location of Paige’s Rootbeer.
College of Central Florida Patriots Men’s Baseball Team Sweeps St. Petersburg College
The Pats next take on defending national champs Pasco-Hernando State College at home on Tuesday.
Ocala’s Chester Weber Wins 23rd National Equestrian Title at Live Oak International
Ocala’s Chester Weber once again showcased why he’s one of the world’s elite athletes, by winning his 23rd national four-in-hand championship this past weekend at the Live Oak International.
Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown
Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.
Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB
Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller’s full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team’s dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.