Dreyer calls for action
Ocala City Council member is concerned about mental health crisis following shooting in Orlando and local issues.
“It’s negligence at this point”
Two Florida lawmakers aim to force counties to strengthen 911 infrastructure with bills this session
Ocala fire union wins pension dispute
The cost of litigation cost more than the benefits in dispute.
Council member warns: ‘That train is going to fall the wrong way one day’
Ocala city manager to contact Florida Department of Transportation, representatives and possibly senator after third derailment.
Investigation paints a picture of deeper culture problems at MCFR
Examples of "normalized deviation” come from across the department, with a selective response from leadership.
Seeking safer routes to schools
A local committee is looking at ways to improve student pedestrian safety.
Man charged in connection to homicide
OPD received two 911 calls about incidents in southeast Ocala.
Lobbying for change
Following the death of a student walking to her school bus stop, her sister and others are hoping for improvements in pedestrian safety in Ocala/Marion County.
Bruce’s top picks
The “Gazette’s” staff photographer, Bruce Ackerman, shares some powerful photos from 2025.
NW Marion County crash claims two lives
Thirteen people were transported to medical facilities.

