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One trowel at a time
Ocala’s historic Fort King is continuing to yield archaeological clues about the history of the area and the people who called the site their home.
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Video: Another Florida Black Bear On The Loose In Southeast Ocala
This video from a security camera was captured by Chris and Wendy Davy and shows a Florida Black Bear going into a bait tank in their backyard at their home on Southeast 16th Street in Ocala, Fla. on Monday, June 10, 2024.
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Marion County Schools offer Summer meals for students
Free breakfast and lunch available at 43 schools and 14 off-site locations
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Removing PFAS from public water systems will cost billions and take time – here are ways you can filter out harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home
PFAS are showing up in water systems across the U.S.
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Rainbow River cleanup draws crowd
About 100 volunteers removed trash from the waterway during the annual Rainbow River Conservation event.
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Zoning change approved for Baldwin Angus Ranch to expand
Family hopes to continue cattle ranching legacy despite sale to Buc-ee’s and future I-75 interchange
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Agricultural awareness
The annual Farmland Preservation Festival offers a look at many facets of rural Marion County.
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Potential septic-to-sewer project for Lake Weir
Early surveying shows most residents not in favor