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Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' would kill tax incentive that's powered EV sales. What to know
Among the proposals in the Trump administration's and House Republicans' Big, Beautiful Bill is the elimination of the ...
Marion County Spring Football Report: What we learned from spring football games
The Marion County spring football report answers several questions for Ocala area football teams including who fills much ...
FHP: Three dead in two separate single-vehicle crashes on May 17 in Marion County
Florida Highway Patrol officials are still trying to identify two people killed in a fiery crash on Interstate 75.
Enjoy the Rainbow River, but know the rules
The Rainbow River is a popular summer destination in Florida, open from April to September, with various access points including KP Hole Park and Rainbow Springs State Park. Safety tips include ...
Long time FHP Capt. Greg LaMont retiring from the agency after 44 years
Gregory S. LaMont, a Florida Highway Patrol captain, had a retirement party ceremony held at the Ocala Police Department's ...
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 ...
U.S. Forest Service gives update on Salt Springs fire
Over 50 personnel with various equipment are fighting the blaze near the Shanty Pond Campground. Here's an update on the Salt ...
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 ...
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 ...
Marion County roads: Second motorcyclist death in less than 24 hours
A man riding a motorcycle was killed May 15 in a single-vehicle crash in SE Marion. It was the second motorcyclist death in ...
'Ocala needs this': New wine spot opens just off the downtown square
A new wine tasting room has taken over the space at 16 SW Broadway St. off Ocala's downtown square. Here's what we know: ...
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 ...