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Weather Updates
24 hours ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER FEB. 6-8: Stay Frosty

The weekend weather forecast for Ocala, Marion County and beyond calls for more chilly nights and bright, brisk and breezy days.

Community
1 day ago
Stop Children’s Cancer 27th Annual Bear-A-Thon to Raise Cuddly Buddies, Cancer Research Funds

It’s almost time for another Bear-A-Thon, in which Ocala area radio stations K-Country and Wind-FM help raise money for Gainesville-based nonprofit Stop Children’s Cancer.

A white and beige brick building with "Citizens' Circle" written on an arch above the two double doors. A metal support with a metal beige and gray butterfly perched on top. In the fireground is a transparent brown box with a green border. Green and white text inside the box that reads, "Truck Shows | Miscast Cabaret | Festivals | Mardi Gras | Dinosaurs. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
1 day ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS FEB. 6-8: Live Performances and Shows Take Over the 352

Live performances, shows and festive celebrations are taking over the 352 this weekend for exciting and meaningful fun.

Education
1 day ago
Marion County Students C-O-M-P-E-T-E In February 17 Spelling Bee

Students from middle schools across Marion County will compete in the Marion County 2026 Spelling Bee on Feb. 17.

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Community
1 day ago
Liberty Lives Here: How Marion County Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary

A host of activities will be part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration with Liberty Lives Here, America 250 Marion County, FL.

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Entertainment
1 day ago
Check Out These Black History Month Community Celebrations in Marion County

Black History Month is the time for lively celebrations honoring cultural history and practices handed down generations with multiple events taking places in Ocala and Dunnellon.

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Health & Wellness
2 days ago
HCA Florida Promotes Life-Saving Lung Cancer Screenings on World Cancer Day

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital offers $99 self-pay screenings throughout 2026 to increase early detection in North Central Florida.

The front entrance of Ocala’s City Hall in the background with “CITY HALL” displayed on an arch above the double door entrances on the left and right. There are short red brick walls in front of the entrance with stairs leading up to the doors on either side. In the foreground are trees on either side of the City Hall arch and a beige and blue horse statue facing left.
Local
2 days ago
Ocala City Council Denies Amendment to Ordinance to Allow for Aboveground Incinerator

The Ocala City Council denied an applicant’s request that would have allowed for an aboveground air curtain incinerator.

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