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Heavy rain bands are already moving onshore in southwest Florida and are expected to move into the Tampa/St. Pete areas this morning.
Read More »Eta Weakens To Tropical Storm; Surge Warnings Continue
‘The One-Armed Bandit’: How An Ocala Man Learned To Golf Without One Arm
Through determination and with the help of a special sling, Chris Kemp plays golf with one arm despite suffering paralysis in his left arm after a 2012 motorcycle accident.
Read More »New Florida Rules Would Tighten Restrictions On Invasive Reptiles
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is proposing a slew of tighter regulations on invasive reptiles. But reptile breeders, exhibitors and shop owners are saying they will threaten the nature of their business, including public education about these species.
Read More »Marion County Real Estate Is Booming. Here Are The Factors Driving It
Marion County's real estate boom can be explained by new job opportunities, new construction of real estate, historically low interest rates, and movement away from areas most affected by COVID-19.
Read More »Ocala Remembers Police Chief Greg Graham At His Memorial
All of those who spoke at the service pointed out Graham’s sense of empathy, his love for the Ocala community and his zest for life.
Read More »Political Newcomer Takes Aim At Unseating Incumbent In Florida’s House District 23
On Nov. 3, Democrat Cynthia Dela Rosa will run against Republican Rep. Stan McClain, who is seeking reelection for his third term in the State House.
Read More »Light Up Ocala Rescheduled For November 2021 Due To Pandemic
Due to the pandemic, the Ocala City Council has agreed to reschedule the annual Light Up Ocala event for November 2021.
Read More »It’s 2020, And Rolling Hills Residents Can’t Get Wi-Fi
Many Rolling Hill residents don't have enough service providers to get a stable Wi-Fi connection.
Read More »Nearly 50 Years Ago, Jimmy Norris Was Killed In Florida. The Cold Case Is Accelerating Thanks To New Leads
Nearly 50 years ago, Jimmy Norris was killed in Florida. Rosemary Norris-Southward was not quite 14 years old when she watched her brother walk out of their home for the last time. Forty-six years later, she said she feels closer to James “Jimmy” Norris than she has in decades.
Read More »Starke Businesses Survived The Route 301 Bypass. Will They Survive The Pandemic, Too?
“Things were looking pretty good. Then this mess hit.”
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