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State and local fire officials continue to battle 60-acre blaze near Salt Springs
Due to the fire, the Florida Scenic Trail is closed from south of the Shanty Pond Campground to north of the State Road ...
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...
FHP asking motorists to be aware of a 100-acre fire in Fort McCoy
A 100-acre fire near U.S. 19 and County Road 314 in Fort McCoy, Florida is affecting visibility for motorists. Florida ...
Trinity Catholic softball shocks nationally ranked Montverde for first Final Four berth
Trinity Catholic softball upset national powerhouse Montverde Academy for its first FHSAA Final Four appearance.
Texas man accused of transporting millions of dollars worth of cocaine acquitted in Marion
Daniel Chavez Garcia, of Texas, was found not guilty of trafficking in cocaine during his May 15 trial at the Marion County ...
2 Ocala police officers involved in shooting of alleged bank robber cleared for duty
Two Ocala Police Department officers placed on paid administrative leave following a May 8 officer-involved shooting have returned to active duty. Police officials said that Maj. Greg Martin and ...
Marion County home listings asked for less money in April - see the current median price here
The median home in Marion County listed for $304,945 in April, slightly down from the previous month's $305,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2024, the median home ...