A horse and rider jumping over a vertical jumping effort, in an arena, with columns, seating, lights, ornamental vegetation, windows in front of a building. There are jumping efforts to the left and right, and a fiberglass horse to the right.

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The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Qualifier Hits Ocala’s World Equestrian Center

The World Equestrian Center is hosting the best in global sport this week with the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ with the $300,000 1.60m CSI5*-W World Cup™ Ocala by MARS Equestrian Feb. 14.

Two tarts sit next to each other in a white box. One tart features raspberries displayed in circles with a white powder on top. Underneath is a bread base and a yellow dish to hold the desert. The other pastry is pink and rose shaped with a rose cream poking from the top. Underneath the rose is a cracker on top of a yellow dish to hold the pastry.

Food & Drink

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Love at First Bite: Where to Indulge Your Sweet Tooth in Ocala for Valentine’s Day and Beyond

These local Ocala bakeries and restaurants offer desserts for every occasion.

Carolyne and Howard Freeman from Stop Children's Cancer

Community

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27th Annual Stop Children’s Cancer Bear-A-Thon Raises $100,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research

Ocala radio stations 97.3 K-Country and 92.5/95.5 Wind-FM helped Stop Children’s Cancer raise more than $100,000 for pediatric cancer research in a single day.

Weather Updates

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352 WEEKEND WEATHER FEB. 13-15: Warming, Then Wet

Valentine’s Day should be amazing in the 352, according to the National Weather Service, but rain is headed our way on Sunday.

A building featuring blue, green and purple walls with designs on them features a sidewalk leading to steps that go up to a glass door. A graphic in the foreground features a transparent brown box with a green border. Green and white text is in the center reading, "Date Night | Anime-Fest | Park Activities | Film Screening. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."

Entertainment

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352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS FEB. 13-15: Park Activities and Indoor Festivities

This weekend features outdoor events for chilly park fun and warm indoor activities with a rainy Sunday in mind.

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Native Advertising

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Refresh Your Routine: Spring Self-Care Essentials at Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. in Ocala

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your self-care routine. Discover handcrafted soaps, luxurious bath products and clean beauty favorites at Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. in Ocala–and grab a $50 gift certificate for just $25 through NCFL Deals.