College of Central Florida pitcher Brayden Toro mid-throw, captured in midair with intense focus during a game, as the ball approaches the batter.
Sports
5 months ago
Patriots fall to top-seeded FSW, faces elimination game Sunday

Patriots held to three hits in 5-2 loss; must beat Gulf Coast to stay alive in Region 8 tournament.

A College of Central Florida baseball player wearing a white pinstripe uniform and blue helmet slides into second base as a Gulf Coast State player in a yellow jersey stands nearby, glove in hand, during a Region 8 tournament game.
Sports
5 months ago
CF’s Harman named player of the year, hits record-breaking homer in Region 8 victory

Patriots defeat Gulf Coast 5–2 to stay in winner’s bracket of NJCAA Region 8 tournament in Port Charlotte.

College of Central Florida baseball players in red and white uniforms celebrate together on the field after a playoff victory.
Sports
5 months ago
College of Central Florida baseball returns to Region 8 final four

Pats aim for another shot at the JUCO World Series after dominant playoff performance.

Hurricane Milton blew through Shady Road Ranches in Southwest Ocala, FL on Thursday, October 10, 2024. While the path of Milton shifted a little farther south, Marion county had plenty of trees down across roads and powerlines down.
Ask The Expert
5 months ago
Are you really covered? Angie Lewis shares essential insurance tips for hurricane season

From flood risks to auto protection, local State Farm agent Angie Lewis explains what every Florida resident should know before the storms roll in.

Rashad Jones, owner of Big Lee’s BBQ in Ocala, serves smoked barbecue samples to fans at Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse during the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California.
Local
5 months ago
From Ocala to Stagecoach: Rashad Jones brings Big Lee’s BBQ to country music’s biggest stage

The Lake Weir High grad and Big Lee’s pitmaster shares how a surprise visit from Guy Fieri led to a life-changing invite to California’s iconic country music festival.

Marcus Bradshaw of the College of Central Florida swings and makes contact with the baseball during a game against Indian River State College. He wears a red-striped uniform and blue helmet, with teammates and opposing players visible in the dugout behind him.
Sports
5 months ago
CF advances to FCSAA Final Four with 12-1 rout of Indian River

Bradshaw’s walk-off homer caps run-rule win as Patriots sweep regionals and earn spot in Port Charlotte.

Four College of Central Florida softball players stand smiling in their team shirts against a backdrop with the Patriots logo. From left to right: Leah Clark, Maddison VanAllen, Amber Daugherty, and Bailey Holmes. Clark and VanAllen were named to the All-Citrus Conference First Team; Daugherty and Holmes made the Second Team.
Sports
5 months ago
Four Patriots earn All-Citrus Conference softball honors

Clark, VanAllen, Daugherty, and Holmes recognized for standout seasons.

Members of the College of Central Florida baseball team huddle before a game during the final weekend of conference play, Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Ocala, FL.
Sports
5 months ago
Patriots set for playoff rematch against Indian River after late-inning heartbreaker

College of Central Florida looks to bounce back and punch their ticket to the FCSAA State Final Four in Port Charlotte.

Indian River State College runner collides with College of Central Florida pitcher Karson Lindsey at home plate during Saturday’s game in Ocala. The runner was ruled safe.
Sports
5 months ago
Pioneers sweep Patriots to close regular season as CF eyes playoff run

Indian River rallies late to stun CF in game two as both teams prepare for regional postseason action.

A bright-orange shipping container marks the signature look of Smalls Sliders, set to open its second Ocala location on April 29, 2025.
Community
5 months ago
Big Flavor in a Small Package: Smalls Sliders Opens Second Ocala Location April 29

The bright-orange “can” on SR 200 brings more of Smalls’ famous sliders, waffle fries, and community spirit to the west side of Ocala.

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