Good morning, Ocala.

The FTBOA unveiled a new logo for 'Ocala, Marion County, Horse Capital of the World' on Aug.

11, designed by Jayne Chapman, and launched a Partners program to invite local brands to boost the equine industry that supports 20% of county employment and GDP.

A woman lost her arm after an alligator attacked her while swimming in the Silver River near Ocala on Aug.

8; a nearby boater rescued her and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission euthanized the 9-ft, 8-in alligator.

Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday for school supplies started July 20 and will run through Thursday, Aug.

20, saving shoppers on essentials like computers + supplies that meet state price limits.

Florida Lottery officials confirmed that a $2 million winning Powerball ticket purchased at Quality Wine & Spirit (6160 SW Highway 200) in Ocala was part of the June 20 drawing and was claimed on July 22.

The Marion County School Board postponed rezoning talks for Wyomina Park Elementary and will hold community workshops early next month to review consolidation options + address concerns about the school’s future.

Florida pediatricians rejected a new executive order that would split the childhood MMR shot — they warned that lowering vaccination rates could risk local measles outbreaks.

Parents in Ocala are urged to follow evidence-based guidelines to protect community health.

A Marion County resident died after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a naturally occurring bacteria in warm brackish water, the Florida Department of Health said + this is the county’s second case this year.

Local NFL veteran Geron Christian, an 8-year pro, signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, Aug.

8 and has since returned home, donating new shoes to students at his former high school to give back to the community.