Respiratory Illness Cases Rising
Marion County health officials are reporting more cases of flu and RSV following a stretch of cooler weather. Clinics are expanding testing and vaccination availability.

Guardrail Work Begins Near I-75
Drivers should expect delays on County Road 484 as crews begin replacing guardrails near the I-75 interchange. Work is scheduled to continue through Wednesday.

Police Launch Neighborhood Watch Recruitment Drive
The Ocala Police Department is encouraging residents to join or form neighborhood watch groups, with new training sessions planned in early February.

Civic Theatre Debuts First Show of 2026
The Ocala Civic Theatre opens its first production of the year tonight. Evening performances run all week, with discounted student tickets available at the box office.