Stopping on red, saving lives and making Marion County’s roadways safer
Government entities and agencies combined their collective effort to get the word out about stopping on red and preventing accidents.
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What parents need to know before school starts-August 11 in Marion County
Marion County students head back to school on Monday, August 11, and parents are gearing up for a smooth start. From orientation schedules and bell times to transportation info and afterschool care, here’s everything families need to know for the first day of school in Ocala.
Ocala rail system to trail system, a change may be in the offing in the city’s future
The Ocala City Council discussed the rail line, the recent derailments, and is it necessary for the city’s future?
Four Ocala heroes honored for saving a life with CPR and AED during fitness center emergency
During a city council meeting in Ocala, four bystanders were recognized for their life-saving response to a cardiac arrest at a local fitness center. Their quick use of an AED and CPR exemplifies the importance of emergency readiness.
Schools to start adhering to House Bill 1105 banning cell phone use in schools in late August
Marion County and Alachua County public schools begin adjusting phone policies to adhere to House Bill 1105 banning phones in elementary and middle schools while limiting high school use.
Dozens gather at Florida church for Hulk Hogan’s funeral service
Dozens of people gathered Tuesday evening at a funeral service for famed wrestler Hulk Hogan, who died last month at 71.
ESPN is acquiring NFL Network, rights for RedZone in a deal giving the NFL a stake in the network
Ever since the NFL announced it was looking to sell NFL Network and other media assets, ESPN had been seen as one of the favorites to make a deal.
Nearly five years later, a framework is finally in place.
Gregg Smith Automotive Leads Community Effort to Provide Over 300 Backpacks of School Supplies for Belleview Students
Gregg Smith Automotive, led by owners Betty and Alex Otero, rallied the community to collect and fill over 300 backpacks for students at Belleview and Belleview-Santos Elementary. With help from local businesses and a team of volunteers, each bag was packed with essential supplies. With the mission to remind students that their community believes in them.
Study says ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide
ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from a watchdog group.
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital colleagues help abused or neglected children with donation to Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital’s ICU Unit Based Council donated $700 in school and hygiene supplies to Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection to support children recovering from abuse or neglect. The donation helps local children prepare for the new school year. Kimberly’s Center serves hundreds of children annually, offering therapy and advocacy to those affected by trauma in Marion County.