Alachua County Under Mandatory Burn Ban
Alachua County has instituted a mandatory burn ban to remain into effect until Feb. 6.
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Project Pawsitivity: A Lifetime of Love and Play Awaits
Four-month-old Gaucho is super well-behaved for a young ‘un, and he’s at the Humane Society of Marion County just looking for a lifetime of love.
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to Restrict Driver License Exams to English Only
Beginning Feb. 6, 2026, The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will administer driver license exams in English only.
Sumter County Enacts Burn Ban Due to Drought Conditions
Sumter County has initiated an Outdoor Burning Restriction, effective until conditions improve enough for it to be repealed.
BJ’s Wholesale Club to Open First Ocala Location as Part of Winding Oaks Development
BJ’s Wholesale Club is planning its first location in Ocala, anchoring the retail portion of an upcoming residential and retail development.
The Westminster dog show is turning 150. Here’s what has — and hasn’t — changed over time
When some Gilded Age gentleman hunters organized a New York event to compare their dogs, could they have imagined that people would someday call it the World Series of dogdom or the Super Bowl of dog shows?
(UPDATE: RESCINDED) Boil Water Notice Issued for Part of Ocala
The City of Ocala Water Resources Department is issuing a boil water advisory for customers between SE Fifth Street and SE 12th Street, east of SE 17th Avenue and west of SE 22nd Avenue due to a water main break.
The Yard Stop Donates Memorial Garden Remodel to Humane Society of Marion County
Longtime Marion County business and Humane Society supporter The Yard Stop will renovate the nonprofit’s memorial garden.
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested and charged with speeding in Florida on Thursday, according to law enforcement.
Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crashing in final downhill before Milan Cortina Olympics
Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics on Friday and was airlifted from the course for medical checks, a troubling turn for the 41-year-old U.S. ski star just a week before the Milan Cortina Games.