Belleview’s Robert Vass named 2025 Lion of the Year, Helen Keller Award winner
Honored by Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club for vision advocacy and service, Vass is recognized for leading impactful community projects.
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No Kings rally draws crowd to Ocala Downtown Square Saturday morning | PHOTOS
Demonstrators and counter-protesters gather as Ocala Police and city officials monitor peaceful event.
AdventHealth Ocala opens new medical office building with expanded specialty care
Ribbon cutting celebrates 57,000-square-foot facility offering women’s health, heart and vascular care, brain and spine services, orthopedics and more.
Fish for free this Father’s Day weekend across Florida’s freshwater spots
June 14–15 is a license-free freshwater fishing weekend, perfect for bonding with Dad while exploring Florida’s top fishing destinations.
Cops and kids team up for slam dunk success at Hoops and Badges
Ocala’s annual basketball event brings officers, youth, and families together for a high-energy day of teamwork, laughter, and community spirit.
Reds pitcher Wade Miley accused in court documents of being drug supplier for the late Tyler Skaggs
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley is accused in court documents of providing drugs to the late Tyler Skaggs, a Los Angeles Angels pitcher who…
J.J. Spaun leads U.S. Open at Oakmont on a wild day of great shots and shockers
J.J. Spaun is still new enough to the U.S. Open, and a newcomer to the brute that is Oakmont, that he was prepared for anything…
Beacon College awarded $210K Fogg Trust grant to expand campus and fund scholarships
Leesburg’s Beacon College will renovate a new mixed-use facility and provide scholarships for students with learning differences, thanks to the Edward C. and Lisbeth A. Fogg Charitable Trust.
Leon Draisaitl scores in OT again, Oilers beat Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 to tie Stanley Cup Final
Falling behind three goals after 20 minutes, the Edmonton Oilers scored three of their own over the next 20 to erase their deficit. They took the lead, only to…
Overnight lane closures on S.R. 19 in Eustis set for June 18–19
Southbound S.R. 19 to close nightly for signal pole installation near Clifford Avenue; drivers urged to follow detour signs and stay alert, FDOT says.