TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road Closures Planned for I-75 SB at CR 320 Starting Thursday
CR 320 and I-75 will be closed near Micanopy at various times for roadwork from Thursday, Jan. 22 through early February.
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Marion County Commission Chair Carl Zalak Delivers the State of The County Address
Marion County is poised for the future and Marion County Commission Chair Carl Zalak, III, delivered the State of the County Address, bringing clarity and a new perspective to the MetroCEP’s ExCEPtional Mornings on Jan. 21.
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.
Southwest Florida Water Management District Preserve in Marion County to Close for Hog Hunt
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will close its Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve in Dunnellon Jan. 27-29 for a feral hog hunt.
Where to Shop in Ocala for Valentine’s Day Gifts and Decorations
As Valentine’s Day approaches, shops are beginning to offer Valentine decor, gifts and celebratory items for a day of appreciating loved ones.
Murder and Sleuths: Marion County Murder Mystery Shows
This week is host to two interactive murder mystery shows where the guests must solve the mystery without becoming suspects themselves.
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters
It’s been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift, Kiss’ Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.
Kristen Bell returning as host to SAG’s Actor Awards
Kristen Bell is returning as host of the Screen Actors Guild’s Actor Awards for a third time. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the union that presents the annual awards, announced Wednesday that Bell will emcee the March 1 awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards.