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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.
Community
2 hours ago
City of Ocala Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Ocala Citizens Academy

Twenty-five City of Ocala residents will be selected from the applications to undergo an 11-week immersion in municipal governance.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Slowdown on I-75 Northbound Due to Multi-Vehicle Crash

There’s a slowdown on the northbound side of I-75 just south of Ocala.

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Community
1 day ago
Autism Awareness Advocates Prepare for 17th ‘Stomp the Swamp’ in Gainesville

This year’s Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness will appropriately be held at Gainesville’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on March 7.

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Community
1 day ago
Lake Apopka West Shore Boat Ramp to Temporarily Close Feb. 20

The Lake Apopka West Shore Boat Ramp will be closed Feb. 20 as materials are ferried to Ferndale Preserve.

Native Advertising
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Why The Troff Oyster Bar Is a Must-Try Dining Destination in Eustis

From freshly shucked oysters to chef-crafted seafood dishes, The Troff in Eustis, Florida, delivers a coastal dining experience that’s both laid-back and elevated. For a limited time, NCFL Deals is offering a $50 gift card to The Troff for just $25—an unbeatable reason to dive in.

A red banner on a chain-link fence reads, "Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers" with social media logos beneath it. Next to the logos reads, "Raising Canes." In fron of the fence is a road and a patch of green grass next to it. Through the fence, construction materials can be seen.
Food & Drink
1 day ago
Chicken Finger Phenom Raising Cane’s Announces Opening Date for First Ocala Location

First announced well over a year ago, the first Ocala Raising Cane’s location will open on SR 200 on March 3, 2026.

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Community
1 day ago
Ocala Nonprofit Horse Farms Forever Opposes Changes to Make Margaritaville RV Park Bigger, Public

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning modification from a planned unit development with private amenities to one with public amenities. However, the proposed RV park, which is currently under development is in the Farmland Preservation area.

A horsewoman on in a blue blazer riding a gray horse clear a jumping effort, with MARS Standard, with a canopy in the background.
Equine
1 day ago
Gochman and Iron Maiden Top Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Win at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center

American Mimi Gochman and Iron Maiden were the only rider and horse combination to post a double clear round in winning the $300,000 1.60m Longines FEI World Cup™ CSI-5* Ocala Presented by MARS at the World Equestrian Center.

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