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New USPS stamp to save manatees unveiled at Silver Springs

Staff Report — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:04:00 +0000

A new stamp to bring awareness to and help "Save Manatees" was unveiled at Silver Springs State Park last week during Manatee Appreciation Day.

Manatee camera program launches at Silver Springs State Park

Daniel Tozzi — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:55:14 +0000

A brand-new set of underwater and above-water webcams have arrived at Silver Springs State Park to livestream manatees and other wildlife in the area.

Ocala man gets 5-year prison sentence for burying 14,000 pounds of hazardous waste

Staff Report — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 23:05:27 +0000

A 30-year-old Ocala man who buried thousands of pounds of hazardous waste in an attempt to hide the contents of a stolen trailer will spend the next few years behind bars.

Health Alert: Harmful blue-green algae found in Orange Lake

Staff Report — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:22:43 +0000

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a health alert after dangerous blue-green algal toxins were found in Orange Lake, near McIntosh.

Marion County Utilities rescinds boil water notice for several communities

Staff Report — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 15:00:34 +0000

Marion County Utilities has rescinded the boil water notice for the Cedar Hills, Double Gate, and Hawks Landing communities.

Precautionary boil water notice issued for Cedar Hills, Double Gate, and Hawks Landing communities

Staff Report — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 22:40:27 +0000

Marion County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice for customers within the Cedar Hills, Double Gate, and Hawks Landing communities due to a temporary drop in water pressure. Customers within these communities are advised to bring water intended for consumption to a rapid boil for at least one minute until further notice.

Precautionary boil water notice issued for Hunters Trace and Pine Ridge Estates communities

Staff Report — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:55:22 +0000

Due to a temporary loss of pressure at the water treatment facility, Marion County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice for residents, including businesses and homes, within the Hunters Trace and Pine Ridge Estates communities.

Marion County health officials issue Blue-Green Algae Boom Alert for Orange Lake

Staff Report — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 23:30:16 +0000

Marion County health officials have issued a Blue-Green Algae Boom Alert for Orange Lake. Residents and visitors are urged to be cautious in and around the lake.

Sinkhole forces postponement of flooding event at Wetland Groundwater Recharge Park

Staff Report — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 22:25:46 +0000

A sinkhole has forced a delay of the Wetland Groundwater Recharge Park flooding event scheduled for Thursday, June 27 at 9:30 a.m.