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1 day ago by Ben Baugh

Thousands Turn Out to Support President Donald Trump at The Villages High School

President Donald J. Trump came to speak at The Villages Charter High School and thousands turned out to support the nation's president.

A shoreline leads to a sandy beach area with kayaks further up on the sand surrounded by palm trees of varying heights. A blue building with a white railing stands in the background.

2 days ago by Amber Battillo

Cedar Key's Tiki Fest is Here for Another Year of Tropical Music and Drinks

Cedar Key celebrates reggae and tropical music this weekend for the C-Key Tiki Fest.

Poster for Jeff's Bagel Run with new flavors for The Villages, framed by bagels on a yellow background

11 hours ago by Amber Battillo

Jeff’s Bagel Run Opened a New Location in The Villages

Jeff's Bagel Run opened a new location in The Villages offering new flavors to the Villagers.

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2 days ago by Ashley Brace

Seven Hospitalized, Including Four Children, After Ocala Crash

Multi-vehicle crash at MLK Jr. Ave. intersection sends seven to hospitals, one child listed as trauma alert.

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5 days ago by Ben Baugh

2026 Kentucky Derby Connections Run Deep in Marion and Levy Counties

North Central Florida connections are prominent in the 152nd edition of the Kentucky Derby, the first jewel in the thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown.

A man on the left and four women stand together, with grass and a sidewalk in the background, with a swell of people, trees and street signs.

1 day ago by Ben Baugh

Thousands Turn Out to Support President Donald Trump at The Villages High School

A shoreline leads to a sandy beach area with kayaks further up on the sand surrounded by palm trees of varying heights. A blue building with a white railing stands in the background.

2 days ago by Amber Battillo

Cedar Key's Tiki Fest is Here for Another Year of Tropical Music and Drinks

Poster for Jeff's Bagel Run with new flavors for The Villages, framed by bagels on a yellow background

11 hours ago by Amber Battillo

Jeff’s Bagel Run Opened a New Location in The Villages

Colored image of blurred cop car lights.

2 days ago by Ashley Brace

Seven Hospitalized, Including Four Children, After Ocala Crash

Horses race in colorful silks over a dirt surface with the turf course in the background.

5 days ago by Ben Baugh

2026 Kentucky Derby Connections Run Deep in Marion and Levy Counties

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10 hours ago

Watershed Moment, Cherie DeVaux Becomes the First Female Trainer to win the Kentucky Derby

Cherie DeVaux makes history by become the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.

Poster for Art of Photography: A Celebration with a central camera lens; left orange panel shows May 1, 2026, 6:30 PM; right panel invites exploring the exhibit.

2 days ago

Celebrate the Art of Photography Exhibit Opens this Weekend in Citrus County

Celebrate the Art of Photography this month at the Art Center of Citrus County.

A brick front restaurant with a balcony has a large blue and red sign reading, " Pizza. Mellow Mushroom. Bakers."

2 days ago

Mellow Mushroom Rolls Out New Salads, Drinks at Ocala-Area Location

Nationwide menu update includes new salads, cocktails and limited-time free chicken offer in May.

A brick-paved sidewalk sits in the foreground with a tree and shrubbery in a planter next to parking spots on a one-way street in the background. A gray truck is parked in one of the few parking spots up the street and a trash can sits on the sidewalk in front of it. In the further background, The Brick City Center for the Arts stands in the background with a red and blue marquee hanging in front of the building with "Brick City" written in a lit yellow and white display on the marquee. To the left is an open road leading further down to more shops and street parking with brick-paved sidewalks creating a square at the intersection.

2 days ago

Block pARTy! Returns to Ocala with Local Art Showcase and VIP Drawing Event

Marion Cultural Alliance event features 75+ artists, free opening May 1 and ticketed art drawing May 21.

A man in a wheelchair and baseball hat talks with a woman, holding an infant, with a walkway and hedges in the background.

2 days ago

World War II Veteran from Ocala Enjoys Honor Flight Trip to Nation’s Capital Celebrating his 102nd Birthday

Howard Mautner celebrated his 102nd birthday in style as the World War II veteran had the distinction of going on an Honor Flight Tour on April 25, 2026.

2 days ago

Williston’s Garden Show & Spring Fest is Back for Another Year of Growth this Weekend

The Cedar Lakes Garden Show and Spring Fest is here for a weekend of nature and fun.

2 days ago

Symphony Under the Stars Returns May 10 at Ocala Golf Club

Mother’s Day event features Ocala Symphony, live music, food vendors and fireworks finale.

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2 days ago

Marion County Firefighters Plead Guilty in Hazing Case

Four former Marion County Fire Rescue employees sentenced after violent hazing incident involving rookie firefighter.

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