Ashley Brace

Ashley is a student at the College of Central Florida and Editor-In-Chief of The Patriot Press, with experience in journalism, media and student leadership.

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Food & Drink
5 days ago
Ocala’s World Equestrian Center Canters into Expanded Dining with Equestrian Manor

The World Equestrian Center in Ocala continues to expand on property with their debut of new dining and hangout venue, The Equestrian Manor.

A crowd of people stand together, cheering as a young woman cuts a white ribbon with blue letters reading, "Belleview CEP."
Local
5 days ago
7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee Fuels the Community Ahead of Grand Opening

Texas-based drive-thru coffee shop, 7 Brew, brews up community spirit ahead of Monday’s grand opening.

A person dressed as an ice cream cone in front of a Baskin Robbins, poses for a picture while advertising the new location.
Food & Drink
1 week ago
Scoops, Spins and Smiles Mark Baskin-Robbins Ocala’s Grand Opening

On Saturday, Jan. 10, Ocala’s new Baskin-Robbins location held a grand opening celebration for ice cream enthusiasts and their families.

A group of geriatric Malayan Flying Foxes hanging upside down feeding from cantaloupe.
Features
2 weeks ago
Going Batty for Conservation: Lubee Bat Conservancy’s Mission in Gainesville

Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville combines conservation, creativity and community outreach to give bats a second chance.

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Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
352Eats: Smallcakes Offers Sweet Treats to Southwest Ocala

Local cupcakery, Smallcakes, has offered Southwest Ocala sweet treats since 2023.

A split-screen photograph comparing the old Homosassa Springs sign (left) with the new Homosassa Springs sign (right). Foliage and trees surround the sign on both ends.
Features
3 weeks ago
Defunct Ocala: Homosassa Springs’ Roadside Roots and State Park Revival

Once a kitschy roadside attraction complete with underwater observatories and animal actors, Homosassa Springs has evolved into a Florida state park where echoes of Old Florida tourism now coexist with conservation and native wildlife protection.

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Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
Gainesville Restaurants That Closed in 2025

Several Gainesville restaurants closed in 2025, marking a year of continued turnover due to rising costs, competition and changing consumer habits.

Holiday Guide
3 weeks ago
Ringing in Luck: Common New Year’s Superstitions and What They Mean

From lucky foods to midnight rituals and age-old superstitions, New Year’s traditions across cultures continue to symbolize hope, prosperity and fresh beginnings as the calendar turns.

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Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
Dutch Bros Coffee Soft Opens in Ocala

Ocala’s awaited Dutch Bros Coffee shop located in Six Gun Plaza in Ocala has commenced its soft opening.

Features
3 weeks ago
The Roller Barn in Inverness to Close After More than Four Decades

After more than four decades, the Roller Barn in Inverness will close at the end of the year.

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