Amber Battillo

A sign outside of a grey, concrete pub on a street corner reads, "Pints 4 Paws," advertising a charity event at the pub in the background. A light pole, construction site, trash can and a tree stand in the background behind and in front of the building.
Features
1 month ago
Pints 4 Paws Serves Hops for Hounds

The Black Sheep on Broadway hosts a Pints 4 Paws charity event for the Humane Society of Marion County.

A white, hanging sign with blue accents reads, "Girls Night Out" on the top line and "Friday 6 p.m. Barbie" on the bottom. The sign hangs outside of a theatre with signs advertising the theatre with red double doors toward the right leading into the lobby.
Entertainment
1 month ago
Girls Night Out: Dressed in Barbie Best

The Barbie movie receives live audience engagement during screening at Marion Theatre Girls Night Out: Barbie Movie event.

Front entrance of the Marion Theatre with a large, neon marquee sign above the red double doors displaying “MARION” in large red letters. Hanging from the marquee is a white and blue-striped sign. A ticket booth is situated on the right with a neon, “OPEN” sign. A parking meter and public benches are visible on the sidewalk in front.
Entertainment
1 month ago
Weekend Top Picks: Menagerie, Scrimmage, Games and More for Interactive Fun 

This weekend in Ocala offers interactive fun for all ages with Barbie-themed glam, thrilling games, rock tributes, a roller derby showdown, and 90s nostalgia events.

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.
Entertainment
2 months ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Markets and Live Music for All to Enjoy

Our weekend top picks have plenty of markets and live music to keep you entertained.

White-bricked sidewalk lined with palm trees and a red-brick road on the right. On the left are two circular peach-colored tables, Mutiny Bar Ocala, Ivy on the Square Boutique and other shops and restaurants in the distance on the left.
Entertainment
2 months ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Evening events to beat the August heat

Events taking place in the evening this weekend to stay cool while having fun at car shows, comedy shows, vendor markets and a musical.

ChatGPT said: A yellow marquee sign in front of Sunrise Elementary School displays the message: "LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 5/29 ENJOY YOUR SUMMER." The sign is set against a backdrop of trees and a quiet road, indicating a peaceful school environment.
Education
2 months ago
Schools to start adhering to House Bill 1105 banning cell phone use in schools in late August 

Marion County and Alachua County public schools begin adjusting phone policies to adhere to House Bill 1105 banning phones in elementary and middle schools while limiting high school use.

A red stop sign is positioned at the corner of a rural intersection, with a green street sign above it reading "SW 60 Ct Rd." The road curves to the left, bordered by grass and trees. A house is visible in the background under a blue sky with scattered white clouds.
Local
2 months ago
Marion County Utilities issued a boiling water notice for five addresses in Marion Oaks

Marion County Utilities issues boiling water notice in Marion Oaks during work on water meter tie in.

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