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08/02/2024

This look at the race for sheriff is part of the Star Banner's preview of races on the 2024 primary ballot.

08/02/2024

Florida football WR Eugene Wilson III is preparing his body for more touches in UF's offense in 2024.

08/02/2024

Price gouging laws are now in effect for the many Florida counties covered by the state of emergency because of the approaching storm.

During a storm-related declared state of emergency, state law prohibits excessive increases in the price of essential commodities.

08/01/2024

A 2023 law requires tenured faculty members in Florida’s public universities to undergo a comprehensive post-tenure review every five years.

A 2023 law requires tenured faculty members in Florida’s public universities to go through a comprehensive post-tenure review every five years.

08/01/2024

The storm could become the first "significant threat" to Florida in what's expected to be a violent hurricane season.

Florida's governor declared 54 of the state's 67 counties under a state of emergency in preparation for the potential landfall of a serious storm.

08/01/2024

Breaking down recruits that Florida football added this week for the 2025 and 2026 classes, plus a look at all of the commits so far for next fall in Gainesville.

08/01/2024

Here's a look at two murder trials that played out July 30-31 at the Marion County Judicial Center.

08/01/2024

A two-vehicle crash killed a man and seriously injured a woman Wednesday night in NW Marion County. Here's what we know:

08/01/2024

Florida basketball will get a tough test against USF in Jacksonville to open the 2024-25 season

08/01/2024

There was an explosion on July 30 at Classic Laundry, 1423 NE 25th Ave., Ocala. These photos were taken the next day, as cleanup continued.

08/01/2024

This video comes from the security camera at a gas station across the street from the Classic Laundry, 1423 NE 25th Ave. Ocala Fire Rescue provided the video.

07/31/2024

Here's the latest information about the laundromat explosion that happened Tuesday night in northeast Ocala.

07/31/2024

The Sarasota lawmaker said Wednesday that his support for recreational ma*****na in Florida is "a common-sense decision that prioritizes individual freedom ... and economic growth."

The Sarasota lawmaker said Wednesday that his support is "a common-sense decision that prioritizes individual freedom ... and economic growth."

07/31/2024

Florida baseball landed three more transfer commitments, including one from USF slugger Bobby Boser, as it continued to re-tool its roster for 2025

07/31/2024

Florida is among a half-dozen states, each of which collects more than $1 billion in taxes from undocumented migrants.

07/31/2024

Kent Fuchs replaced Ben Sasse as UF president the day football camp began. That increases the odds Billy Napier will be around for next year's camp.

07/31/2024

A ransomware cyberattack has affected OneBlood blood donation services to Florida hospitals, according to a release from the organization. Donations are needed to help cover the gap. Here's what we know.

OneBlood, the Florida-based blood donations service that provides blood products to over 300 hospitals, says it has been hit by a cyberattack.

07/31/2024

New Florida football special teams analyst Joe Houston outlines how UF will try to clean up substitution issues in 2024

07/31/2024

Check out the entertainment list for this weekend and the weeks ahead in Ocala/Marion County.

07/31/2024

Is it a Perseid or Delta Aquariid meteor? How can you tell the difference? We have those answers for you stargazers who are in for a show. What to know.

The northern lights may be visible over many northern states and some of the lower Midwest to Oregon.

07/31/2024

There was an explosion Tuesday evening at a northeast Ocala laundromat. Three people were injured, and two of them were taken to the hospital.

07/31/2024

Three people were injured Tuesday in an explosion at a NE Ocala laundromat.

07/30/2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for the man convicted of the 1994 murder of an FSU student in the Ocala National Forest.

07/30/2024

Law enforcement officials arrested 33 men in an undercover s*x predator sting. Here's what we know:

07/30/2024

Here's what Florida football coach Billy Napier had to say about losing chief of staff Mark Robinson to rival Georgia

07/30/2024

Ocala Electric Utility is refunding some residential customers' deposits. Here's what we know:

07/30/2024

Less than a month separates Marion County football teams from the start of the 2024-25 season Here are the schedules for every team ahead of opening day on Aug. 23.

07/30/2024

A 500-golf cart caravan through a Florida Republican stronghold was said to showcase a surge of enthusiasm for the Harris campaign.

07/30/2024

Going out to eat? See which Marion County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

07/30/2024

What to know about prices and Disney World deals before booking your next trip.

Is Disney World lowering its prices due to guest complaints? Here's what to know about its deals for Florida residents.