Plan your perfect Fourth of July at Ocala’s Patriotic Skies celebration
Live music, food trucks, kids’ zones, and a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show highlight Ocala’s free family-friendly event.
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Prescribed burns underway today in Levy and Marion counties
Fire crews conduct controlled burns in Goethe and Indian Lake State Forests to restore ecosystem health.
UPDATE: Deputy-involved shooting in Summerfield under FDLE investigation
Marion County deputy injured, suspect hospitalized after traffic stop turns violent on S. Pine Avenue.
Air taxis could soon take off in Ocala, says airport director
Ocala’s central location, airport infrastructure, and proximity to major cities make it a prime candidate for eVTOL test flights and future air taxi operations.
Ocala CEP interim CEO earns national workforce development certification
Tamara Fleischhaker joins elite group of professionals completing ACCE and IEDC’s Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals, reinforcing CEP’s commitment to building a future-ready workforce..
Marion County moves forward with growth plan update after state-mandated review
Commission adopts evaluation report shaping future housing, roads, and land use; comprehensive plan changes expected by year’s end
Florida gas prices surge amid Middle East tensions, then ease slightly
State average climbs to $3.15 before dropping to $3.11; Ocala drivers find lowest price at $2.93 per gallon.
Miss Ocala and Miss Teen Ocala head to Lakeland for 2025 Miss Florida competition
Caroline Schapansky and Madalyn Covington represent Marion County in a weeklong celebration of scholarship, service, and talent at the Miss Florida stage.
Ocala approves phased utility rate increases for homes and businesses through 2029
Residential bills to rise by $4.33 per month in 2026; commercial users face gradual adjustments as city aims to close cost gaps and plan for future growth.
Overnight road closures on S.R. 19 in Eustis set for June 23–24, FDOT announces
Northbound S.R. 19 to close in phases for traffic signal work; nightly detours in place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.