Power Outage Impacts Thousands
More than 6,000 Ocala Electric Utility customers were without power Sunday evening after a transformer malfunction. Crews restored power within two hours and are reviewing the outage to prevent future issues.

City Council to Vote on Downtown Safety Upgrades
The Ocala City Council will consider a proposal tonight to add enhanced lighting, cameras, and emergency call stations along the downtown pedestrian corridor.

Schools Launch Attendance Campaign
Marion County Public Schools are rolling out a new attendance push this week, emphasizing the importance of classroom participation as the semester winds down.

Holiday Toy Drive Underway
The Ocala Rotary Club is collecting toys for its annual Holiday Toy Drive. Residents can drop off donations at participating businesses and community centers through December 20.