Dr. Allison Campbell named president-elect of Florida School Boards Association
Campbell becomes first Marion County School Board member to lead FSBA, the state’s largest school board organization.
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Gainesville releases new hurricane prep guide for active 2025 storm season
Free brochure offers emergency planning tips, supply checklists, and contact info in English and Spanish; printed copies available across city.
Temporary lane closures scheduled for SE Maricamp Road through June 30
Duke Energy crews will relocate overhead wires; drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes
Ocala mother seeks to move after neighbor’s racist attack on children
April Morant says her daughters are traumatized after being sprayed with bear mace; a GoFundMe aims to help the family relocate.
Defunct Ocala: The rise and fall of Rainbow Springs Attraction
Exploring the lost landmarks and attractions that shaped Marion County’s past.
Navy bombing training scheduled in Ocala National Forest this week
Residents urged to drive with caution and be bearwise during military exercises.
Sculptors invited to apply for 2026–2028 Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition
Up to 10 artists will be selected for the two-year juried exhibition in Tuscawilla Park, with $4,000 honorariums and $4,500 in awards available.
College of Central Florida hosts free Application Day with scholarship giveaway
Prospective students can apply for free, explore degree options, tour CF campuses, and enter to win tuition coverage during June events in Ocala, Chiefland, and Lecanto.
Temporary lane closures on SE Hwy 25A scheduled June 17–19 for striping work
Motorists urged to expect delays and seek alternate routes as crews stripe SE Hwy 25A from US 441 to E Hwy 25.
Florida gas prices hit one-month low but could rise this week
Ocala drivers paying around $2.79 as crude oil surge and Middle East tensions spark fuel price concerns.