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People to the left, with a racetrack, people and a tree line in the background, with a horse and rider up to the right.
Sports
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.
Entertainment
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."
Food & Drink
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.
Entertainment
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.
Local
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.

Entertainment
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.

Entertainment
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.

Close-up of a police badge and metal handcuffs on a dark surface.
Crime & Safety
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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