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While Beryl remains a formidable hurricane and poses a serious threat to the western Gulf of Mexico, its implications for the season ahead are sobering.

Hurricane Beryl: Why a storm without precedent signals bad season ahead | Forecast

A lawsuit filed against the county and its former public safety communications director says the man secretly recorded a couple in their hotel room.

Ex-Marion County official accused of secretly recording couple in their hotel room

The Ocala City Council agreed to pay a total of $316,000 to settle two lawsuits, both of which involved vehicle crashes. Here's what we know:

Ocala settles two lawsuits for total of $316,000. Both involved vehicle crashes.

Spanning over 18,000 square feet, the dealership features a showroom highlighted by a floating brand cube with dynamic LED lighting.

New car dealership opens in Ocala

Now that some new cabins are in place, the Fort has begun welcoming guests to the new ones. What these new cabins are like.

New Disney cabins open at Disney's Fort Wilderness The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort are now open to guests. They are replacing the iconic, log ones mow being sold to the public.

Anna Hall had a star-making performance in winning the pentathlon at the U.S. Olympic Trials. The Florida alum could really become a phenom in Paris.

She's got the story, now Anna Hall can be a breakout star with a strong Paris performance

Florida baseball continues to re-tool its roster in the transfer portal, as the Gators lost one starter while adding another from Clemson

Florida baseball transfer tracker: Gators gain one pitcher, lose another over the weekend

After a strong showing in day two of Olympic Trials, Florida gymnast Leanne Wong was selected to the 2024 U.S. Olympic team as a replacement athlete

Florida gymnast Leanne Wong makes 2024 U.S. Olympic team as replacement athlete

Jasmine Moore, a seven time national champion for Florida from 2022-23, made history this past weekend at Olympic Trials. How did she do it?

Leaping into the record books: How this UF Track star made history at Olympic Trials

State officials stressed swimming safety not just in pools, but at beaches as well.

60 people have drowned in Florida so far in 2024. Here's what officials are doing about it Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez stressed the importance of swimming safety while highlighting a state initiative to curb drowning deaths of children.

Dunnellon workshop meeting

Dueling waste management companies compete for trash pickup in Dunnellon

"This sort of thing is rare even in the middle of September and here we are at the end of June, beginning of July, and seeing things you hardly ever see.”

Hurricane Beryl grows to an unprecedented 165 mph, causes 'disbelief' The last time a hurricane of Beryl’s magnitude occurred this early in the Caribbean was 2005 when Cat 4 Hurricane Dennis was born on July 8.

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

6 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

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

Fun things to do this weekend and in the coming weeks in Ocala

Here are some of your favorite Florida stores and whether they are closed, open or have modified hours on July 4th

Is Publix open on the Fourth of July? The Fourth of July falls in the middle of the week this year. Here's which grocery stores are open, closed and have limited hours in Florida on July 4th.

Explore the lives, history and legacies of our community members through the Ocala StarBanner obituaries: https://bit.ly/3uCwKaB?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Ocala_StarBanner

The new law includes a whole list of things homeowner's associations aren't allowed to do, and must now provide, to homeowners,

Here’s what HOAs in Florida can’t do to you anymore as of Monday, July 1 Your HOA can't harass you quite as much as they once may have, thanks to a new law in Florida that went into effect Monday, July 1.

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The Ocala Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a 31-year-old woman. Here's what we know so far:

Woman, 31, killed Saturday night in NW Ocala. Police need public's help solving the case

A Florida stripper is suing the state over new age requirements she says caused her to lose her job and violated her constitutional rights.

Stripper, adult establishments sue Florida government over new age restriction "Plaintiffs maintain that the human body is a thing of beauty (that) conveys an important message of eroticism."

A total of 95 campers ages 7-13 took part in the final week of Camp Kiwanis, a traditional residential summer camp program with five-day sessions.

Ocala photos: See the fun campers had at Camp Kiwanis

Culver's is celebrating its 40th birthday this year with a special frozen treat and some other promotions. Here's what you need to know:

Culver's turns 40 this year. It's inviting you to help celebrate

In an opinion written by Justice Elena Kagan, the Supreme Court said the lower courts didn't do a proper First Amendment analysis in a case challenging a Florida social media law.

Both sides claim victory as US Supreme Court punts on Florida social media case In an opinion written by Obama-appointed Justice Elena Kagan, the Supreme Court said the lower courts didn't do a proper First Amendment analysis.

A look at several court cases heard the week of June 24 at the Marion County Judicial Center

Man accused in fatal shooting outside middle school charged with first-degree murder

From big HOA changes to giant wine bottles, there are dozens and dozens of new Florida laws to know.

Nearly 180 new Florida laws go into effect today Florida legislators passed a lot of laws this year, and nearly 180 of them go into effect on July 1. Here's what's changing.

Hurricane Beryl strengthened to an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm Sunday. Here's a closer look at where it's projected to go.

Will Hurricane Beryl impact Florida? See where the dangerous Category 4 storm is headed

How much are houses selling for in your area? Check this list of deed transfers, $80,000 and greater, recorded May 6-12, 2024 in Marion County.

How much did that house sell for? Deed transfers in Ocala/Marion: May 6-12, 2024

Hurricane Beryl strengthened Sunday to a dangerous Category 3 storm with life-threatening winds and storm surge expected in the Caribbean by early Monday.

NHC: Hurricane Beryl roars toward Caribbean as a dangerous Category 3 storm Hurricane Beryl strengthened into a dangerous Category 3 storm Sunday on its way to the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center reported.

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Florida last week compared with the week prior.

Unemployment claims in Florida declined last week