Good morning, Ocala.

Marion County Search and Rescue is set to open a permanent home base at the former Pedro Volunteer Fire Station (#23) in Summerfield Friday, July 31 at 2:00 p.m. when a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will celebrate renovations meant to improve local emergency response operations.

On Saturday, firefighters responded to a structure fire at a home on SE 31st Place in Summerfield and quickly controlled the blaze in 16 minutes (firefighters arrived at 7:16 p.m.), with no one reported inside.

Ocala CEP highlights the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executive National Conference today, where business leaders gather to learn from larger communities and share insights that may boost the local economy.

The Marion County Juice Bucs won the NFL Flag Championship in the 14U bracket this weekend by beating their opponent 33-21 at a local field + Drake Eason earned MVP honors with two pick-sixes and 168 yards.

Summer Series IX: CSI3*/National Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Free admission — Experience thrilling hunter/jumper competitions culminating in Saturday night Grand Prix events under the lights.