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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.

A brick front restaurant with a balcony has a large blue and red sign reading, " Pizza. Mellow Mushroom. Bakers."
Food & Drink
1 month ago
Mellow Mushroom Rolls Out New Salads, Drinks at Ocala-Area Location

Nationwide menu update includes new salads, cocktails and limited-time free chicken offer in May.

A brick-paved sidewalk sits in the foreground with a tree and shrubbery in a planter next to parking spots on a one-way street in the background. A gray truck is parked in one of the few parking spots up the street and a trash can sits on the sidewalk in front of it. In the further background, The Brick City Center for the Arts stands in the background with a red and blue marquee hanging in front of the building with "Brick City" written in a lit yellow and white display on the marquee. To the left is an open road leading further down to more shops and street parking with brick-paved sidewalks creating a square at the intersection.
Entertainment
1 month ago
Block pARTy! Returns to Ocala with Local Art Showcase and VIP Drawing Event

Marion Cultural Alliance event features 75+ artists, free opening May 1 and ticketed art drawing May 21.

Entertainment
1 month ago
Symphony Under the Stars Returns May 10 at Ocala Golf Club

Mother’s Day event features Ocala Symphony, live music, food vendors and fireworks finale.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Marion County Firefighters Plead Guilty in Hazing Case

Four former Marion County Fire Rescue employees sentenced after violent hazing incident involving rookie firefighter.

A large restaurant front has two stories with the top story being an open-air patio. The first floor has a brick exterior with a large, red strip separating the floors. The red strip has a sign reading, "District Bar & Kitchen."
Entertainment
1 month ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS MAY 1–3: Concerts, Crawls and Community Fun

This weekend brings a mix of live music, local festivals and unique experiences to kick off May.

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Community
1 month ago
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Set May 9 Across Marion County

Residents can leave nonperishable food by their mailbox as part of nationwide effort supporting Interfaith Emergency Services.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Detour Planned May 5 on U.S. 301 in Hawthorne for Railroad Work

Drivers will be rerouted for 12 hours as FDOT schedules CSX railroad crossing rehabilitation.

Front view of the Reilly Arts Center, featuring a gray and purple art deco facade with arched doorways and palm trees.
Entertainment
1 month ago
Ocala Symphony Orchestra Announces 2026-2027 Season at Reilly Arts Center

New season features six concerts, “Aladdin” live-to-film, Nutcracker return and symphonic Allman Brothers collaboration.

Wildfire burning through dense, dry vegetation with heavy smoke filling the air and orange glow from flames.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Sumter County Enacts Burn Ban Amid Elevated Wildfire Risk

Restriction begins Apr. 28 as drought index climbs and officials warn conditions could fuel fast-spreading fires.

A colored photo of a home on fire, with a firetruck in front.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Early Morning Fire Damages Home in High Springs, Family Displaced

An early morning fire in Alachua County damaged a home and displaced a family of four, with no injuries reported.

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