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Carolyne and Howard Freeman from Stop Children's Cancer
Community
8 hours ago
27th Annual Stop Children’s Cancer Bear-A-Thon Raises $100,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research

Ocala radio stations 97.3 K-Country and 92.5/95.5 Wind-FM helped Stop Children’s Cancer raise more than $100,000 for pediatric cancer research in a single day.

A colorful dining space with yellow metal chairs and wooden tables. A mural of an alligator in a Florida Gators jersey posing with a football player sits in the background.
Food & Drink
19 hours ago
DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go to Open Gainesville Location Across from The Swamp

The casual Italian dining venue is expanding into Gainesville’s college scene with their grand opening celebration next week.

HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital
Jobs
1 day ago
HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital to Host Weekly Walk-In Hiring Events Prior to Spring 2026 Opening

“Talent Thursdays” will take place every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the new hospital campus in Gainesville.

Christmas tree in the background, blue and white on the wall in the background, with two rows of people standing in front of and next to one another.
Local
1 day ago
Mentorship Program The VERB Kind Impacts At-Risk Youth in Marion, Alachua, Beyond

Mentors make all the difference in a program that helps reduce the recidivism rate for incarcerated young people.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
(UPDATE: DRIVER KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT) Northbound I-75 Slowdown Due to Accident Near Reddick North of Ocala

A wreck is reportedly causing multiple lanes to be blocked on northbound I-75 near Mile Marker 364.

Marion County Public Schools sign with slogan "Helping Every Student Succeed" against a blue sky.
Education
2 days ago
Marion County School Board Approves Funding for Osceola Middle School Project

The Marion County Public School Board approved funding for a construction project that will transform Osceola Middle School’s Building No. 2.

Community
2 days ago
City of Belleview Hosts Homeless Task Force Meeting to Strengthen Community Coordination

The Task Force meeting on Jan. 22 focused on strengthening coordination efforts between groups, improving communication and maximizing community impact.

An Ocala police car sits in front of a line of shops at night. Lights hang from and overhang in front of Big Hammock's Brewery.
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Ocala Double Homicide Update: Estranged Husband Left Scene, Committed Suicide During Traffic Stop in Georgia

The primary suspect in the double homicide, estranged husband Ralph Bacon, presumably killed himself during a traffic stop north of the Florida-Georgia state line.

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