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A large banner reading “Ocala Downtown Market" hangs under the roof of a covered pavilion. The structure features yellow steel beams and an open concrete floor, with string lights hanging from the ceiling. Red railings line the entrance, and trees and grass are visible in the background. In the foreground is a brown box with a green border. White and green text inside of the box read, "Festivals | Fundraiser | Car Show | Market. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
13 hours ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS APRIL 24-26: Fests, Fundraiser and Car Show

This weekend is full of lively events with plenty of festivals to keep every day eventful.

Colorful garden display with blooming flowers and decorative outdoor items arranged on a table.
Spring Guide
19 hours ago
Ocala in Full Bloom: Home and Garden Show Returns This Weekend

The Ocala Big Bloom Home & Garden Show returns April 24-26 at the World Equestrian Center.

jeroen coombs was arrested for aggravated child cruelty
Crime & Safety
22 hours ago
State to Seek Death Penalty in Citra Murder Case of 3-Year-Old Paisley Brown

Coombs was charged with the murder of his girlfriend’s daughter in March.

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Business
1 day ago
Marion County Commission Approves Census Tract Selections for Opportunity Zone Program

A presentation by county staff of the selection for census tracts recommendations for the Opportunity Zones Program, which offers capital gains breaks for reinvestment in community areas, was made before the Marion County Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026.

A blue sign with white lettering, and a government entity insignia against the blue background. In the foreground and background, a lawn, and to the right trees and a building.
Community
2 days ago
Moving Forward as Office of County Engineer Presents Marion County Roadway Updates

The Office of the County Engineer provided an update on a number of road projects in Marion County.

A colored photo of a wildfire.
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Cow Creek Wildfire Grows to 1,400 Acres in Levy County, Road Closures and Evacuations in Effect

The Cow Creek wildfire in Levy County has grown to about 1,400 acres and is 30 percent contained, with evacuation orders and road closures remaining in effect.

Motorcycles line Main Street in historic Leesburg for Bikefest 2024 on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Spring Guide
2 days ago
5 Reasons to Check Out Leesburg Bikefest This Weekend

Leesburg’s biggest, baddest and most high-energy annual event roars into town April 24-26.

A beige background, with blue to the left and right, with flag on either side of the center beige background. A multi-colored insignia with writing an images in the center, in front of the beige background, with a gray wall underneath the insignia at the bottom of the background.
Community
2 days ago
Marion County Commission Meeting Inspires Lively Discussion About the 484 Interchange at I-75

Two projects that have drawn the attention and ire of concerned citizens the interchange at 484 and I-75 and the Marion Oaks Manor Flyover were discussed at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 21, 2026.

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