At 1224 Port Lane on Siesta Key, Theodore Scott was not there when the flood happened. He was half a world away, in Tibet, ...

A group of talented local artists recently colored outside the lines to creative imaginative works of art inspired by “Alice in Wonderland.” An opening ...

OCALA, Fla. — The city of Ocala held a special election Tuesday to elect a new mayor and fill the city council seat for District 3. Mayoral elections occur every two years, as outlined in the city’s ...

Eighth Street Elementary School teacher Stephanie Brown was named Amazing Teacher of the Month by the Ocala Star-Banner and ...

OCALA, Fla. — Ocala International Airport leaders are in the process of updating the airport’s master plan. It serves private and charter flights. But in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan cities ...

After a frigid morning warmed up nicely under blue skies and a bright sun, the dedication for Newton A. “Newt” Perry’s bronze ...

Ocala, Florida native Brittany Bowe finished her speedskating career at the 1500 meters at Milano Cortina. See how she did at the 2026 Olympics.

Rainbow Springs State Park has crystal-clear springs, hand-built waterfalls, and hidden trails teeming with wildlife.

The money saved on rent covers utilities and groceries with room to spare. Local grocery stores offer competitive prices and weekly specials. Shopping the sales becomes a game rather than a necessity.

In his 79 years of life, Georgia-born Newton Perry, was an underwater cinematographer, the swim coach at Ocala High School, founded Weeki Wachee Springs and opened Perry’s Swim School.

The two-day primitive skills event transports attendees back five thousand years, showcasing what life was like in early Florida through hands-on demonstrations and educational exhibits.

“What Zohran Mamdani’s historic election in New York showed is that across the country there is real and growing demand for a progressive vision that actually makes people’s lives easier,” Fields said ...