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Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Murder and Sleuths: Marion County Murder Mystery Shows

This week is host to two interactive murder mystery shows where the guests must solve the mystery without becoming suspects themselves.

Historic brick buildings with a mix of red brick and white facades, with green awnings over storefronts. A sign for "The Lodge" bar and restaurant is visible on a white building to the right. A "One Way" street sign points left and colorful flower planters decorate the sidewalk.
Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Shop Planned for Downtown Ocala

Downtown Ocala is awaiting the addition of a new Haagen-Dazs store location, continuing the trend of new food and retail businesses moving into the area.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Twin Demonstrations in The Villages Mark the Anniversary of President Trump’s Second Inauguration

The Villages Democratic Club marked the anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second inauguration with protests on both the north and south sides of the community.

Christopher Sherman David Mchellon was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff's Office and charged with multiple sexual offenses involving a minor
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Marion County Sheriffs Arrest Silver Springs Man for Sexual Offenses Involving a Minor

Christopher Sherman David Mchellon was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and charged with multiple sexual offenses involving a minor.

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Sports
3 weeks ago
Ocala Farm with a History of Thoroughbred Success Will Continue Under New Owners

D&B Scanlon Holdings, LLC’s purchase of a 244.5-acre farm in Ocala will keep the property as a thoroughbred operation.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Operations Complex to be Named after Former Sheriff

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to rename the Marion County Sheriff’s Operations Complex.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Lake County’s Keep Lake Beautiful Announces Clean-Up and Disposal Event for Jan. 24

Lake County’s Keep Lake Beautiful is partnering with Lake County Solid Waste, Florida DEP and others for a volunteer-driven clean-up event on Jan. 24.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Horse Trainer Arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Office for Animal Cruelty

A horse trainer has been arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on animal cruelty charges for abusing a horse.

Local
3 weeks ago
FWC to Host Open House on the State of the Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg Jan. 28

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will update the public on the state of Lake County’s Harris Chain of Lakes at a meeting on Jan. 28, 2026.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Ocala’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day March Celebrates the Leader’s Life and Legacy

The cold temperatures did nothing to deter the thousands that turned out Monday morning for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. march, a more than one mile sojourn from the downtown square in Ocala to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex.

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