14 minutes ago

Small kitchens in Marion County: What “getting by” looks like when the owner’s books have to absorb the cost of living

Cristina’s Deli and Smokey Drew’s BBQ in Ocala raised prices this year as wholesale food costs climbed and customers already stretched thin.

Several boats on a river are docked at a waterfront building surrounded by trees. The boats include green-roofed glass-bottom tour boats and a small pontoon boat labeled "Silver River." The building has a green roof with white trim and multiple gables. Palm trees and other vegetation are visible in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Trees and sky are reflected on the river.

Entertainment

39 minutes ago

Silver Springs Invites Volunteers for National Public Lands Day

Silver Springs State Park invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day on Sept. 26, 2026.

Brick paved street that begins narrow and widens further out with the Marion Theatre, The Tipsy Skipper, Mutiny Bar Ocala and The Lodge lining a white sidewalk on the left side. On the right side of the road lies Ivy on the Square with plants lining the sidewalk nearest the road and a white, vacant building. Various parallel parking spots line the brick paved road.

Local

1 day ago

4th Annual Ocala Film Derby showcases Marion County student filmmakers

The 4th Annual Ocala Film Derby brings Marion County student filmmakers together for five days of workshops, downtown production and career connections before their original short films premiere on the big screen at the Marion Theatre, where awards and a record-setting scholarship total will be revealed.

A sign attached to a window reflecting the parking lot. The sign itself has writing featuring different sizes, fonts and colors.

Community

1 day ago

Marion County School Board to take up Wyomina Park-to-Oakcrest plan Tuesday

Marion County School Board member Nancy Thrower says the board will vote Tuesday on consolidating Wyomina Park Elementary with Oakcrest, the plan delayed in August after parents packed the meeting.