Due to cold, Ocala is asked to reduce power usage during peak times

Government and utility officials are asking Ocala to reduce electricity usage during peak hours Feb. 1 and early Feb. 2 during extreme cold.

Dramatic pre-dawn video shows Dunnellon railroad tie fire raging

This dramatic pre-dawn video, taken by Dunnellon residents Rebecca and Mike Wein, shows the Dunnellon railroad tie fire raging on Feb 1, 2026.

Live coverage: Feb. 1 railroad tie fire in Dunnellon

DUNNELLON – A railroad tie fire ignited early Feb. 1. The fire started before 3 a.m. and was still not completely out as of ...

Massive railroad tie fire burns in Dunnellon on Feb. 1

Firefighters battled a large railroad tie fire in Dunnellon, Florida on February 1. The burning ties, treated with creosote, produced heavy, irritating smoke, prompting officials to issue a health ...

Dani Moreno-Fuentes at The Civic is Amazing Teacher of the Month

Do you know of an Amazing Teacher? Nominations can be made by anyone. Please visit ocala.gannettcontests.com/Florida-Credit-Union-Amazing-Teachers ...