Marion County Board of County Commissioners Receives Update on Dunnellon Railroad Tie Fire
Agencies provided the Marion County Board of County Commissioners with an update on the railroad tie fire at the MCBOCC meeting on Feb. 3, 2026.
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Here Are the Businesses that Opened in the 352 in January 2026
A number of new businesses, from restaurants to online clothing sellers, emerged in the 352 in January.
Marion County Commissioners Approve Injunction to be Filed Against Defendants in Dunnellon Fire
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved filing an injunction against those defendants who should be held accountable for last weekend’s railroad tie fire in Dunnellon.
The Dunnellon Railroad Tie Fire: A Timeline
A timeline regarding the railroad ties in Dunnellon, leading up to the railroad tie fire Feb. 1, 2026, was presented at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting on, Feb. 3, 2026.
Ocala’s Brittany Bowe Looks to Add to Enduring Legacy with Final Bow at 2026 Winter Olympics
Brittany Bowe will be competing in her fourth Winter Olympics in Milan- Cortina d’Ampezzo. The speed skater has won two Olympic Bronze medals, appearing on the podium in 2018 and 2022.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital Recognized for Excellence
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.
Ocala Mardi Gras Market Brings Vendors Downtown Despite Cold Weather
Despite the chilly conditions, the Mardi Gras Market at Ocala Downtown Market brought over a dozen vendors and light crowds.
Ocala’s Erin Jackson, First Black Woman to Win an Individual Gold Medal at the Winter Olympic Games, Returns to the World Stage
Ocala’s Erin Jackson became the first Black woman ever to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics, will attempt to bring home the gold again at the 2026 games.
Marion County Office of the County Engineer Prioritizes Infrastructure with Patience and Progress
Working toward objectives with a patient and steady approach, the Marion County Office of the County Engineer keeps traffic flowing.
Who’s Who in the 352: Karla Greenway, Interfaith Emergency Services
Meet Karla Greenway, CEO of Ocala’s Interfaith Emergency Services.