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A worker in blue gloves assembles ingredients on a pizza dough base.
Food & Drink
21 hours ago
Nationally acclaimed celebrity chefs to cook up inspiration for MCPS students

World Equestrian Center chefs share their knowledge and flavors with school students and the public this weekend.

Close-up of a rolled U.S. $50 bill showing partial text and President Grant’s face.
Crime & Safety
24 hours ago
3 charged with trying to pass counterfeit money at multiple Sumter County fast-food drive-thrus

The individuals tried or succeeded in passing fake currency at multiple fast-food restaurants in the Bushnell area.

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Business
24 hours ago
Niagara Bottling is closing Ocala plant, laying off remaining 57 employees

The California-based company bought the Silver Springs Bottled Water Co. plant just a year ago, and immediately laid off 85 workers; the new layoffs comprise the rest of the plant’s workforce.

Entertainment
1 day ago
Ocklawaha River Raid returns to bring local history to life

The Ocklawaha River Raid is back for another year of living North Central Florida history.

Kids are gathered in front of a chalkboard in a historic schoolhouse, drawing and writing with the chalk.
Entertainment
2 days ago
Ocali Country Days takes a step back to the 1800s this weekend

Ocali Country Days brings local history and educational fun to Silver Springs Nov. 7 & 8.

Local
2 days ago
Ocala City Council approves rezoning, ends 2008 agreement for vacant SW 20th Street property

The unanimous vote changes the 2.8-acre lot from limited neighborhood business to standard neighborhood business zoning and lifts old restrictions that banned alcohol uses and capped building size.

A group of families stand together on a stage, posing for a picture in front of a gazebo. The gazebo is decorated with Christmas lights and a wreath while the trees behind it have lights strung on them.
Holiday Guide
2 days ago
Light Up Ocala announces 2026 date for one of the region’s biggest holiday celebrations

One of the biggest seasonal events in North Central Florida will return Nov. 21.

Community
2 days ago
Gainesville’s strolling business and restaurant district The Streatery opens Nov. 6

The pilot project into creating a more walkable downtown gets a a ribbon cutting this week.

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