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Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
Come hungry: Ocala Food & Wine Festival returns to WEC

The Ocala Food & Wine Festival returns to World Equestrian Center Nov. 6-8 with chef-led dining, food and beverage tastings, a student culinary competition and a jazz brunch.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County schedules public hearings on billboard setback change

Marion County commissioners scheduled the first public hearing on a proposed billboard setback exception for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.

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Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
UF Health Ocala Neighborhood Hospital to offer free lung screenings, pre-register by Nov. 1

Early detection is the key to defeating one of the top three killers in the country among cancers.

Local
3 weeks ago
Marion County commissioners approve SE 136th Court abandonment despite staff opposition

County commissioners overrode a staff recommendation and approved the vacation of SE 136th Court near Lake Weir while preserving access for canal maintenance.

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Roads & Traffic
3 weeks ago
Pedestrian hybrid beacon installation in Hawthorne partially disrupts traffic on U.S. 301

Work at the Alachua County intersection has gone on for a week, without a specific end date.

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Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Lady Lake’s canceled Christmas parade back on thanks to community sponsorship

Local business PARALIFE Financial has committed to funding the beloved annual North Central Florida tradition.

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Halloween in the 352
3 weeks ago
Spellbound Silver Fantasy Ball to benefit Friends of Silver Springs State Park

This elegant 21-and-up evening at the park offers an entertaining Halloween break from the kids.

A motorcyclist holds a helmet beside a parked motorcycle in Ocala. Local police are increasing traffic enforcement through September to improve motorcycle safety.
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Gainesville motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle collision at SW 75th Street roundabout

This is at least the fifth fatality resulting from a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the 352 in 2026.

Equine
3 weeks ago
Julie Braswell Cup returns Oct. 24 with purple sidelines, charity raffle and Ocala’s largest polo trophy

Players compete for the year’s largest trophy as the Ocala Polo Club hosts the Julie Braswell Cup on Oct. 24 at Florida Horse Park.

Business
3 weeks ago
BJ’s Wholesale Club to open Ocala location Friday, offer $2 gas to members Wednesday

The long-awaited and highly anticipated retail membership club will open its doors in Ocala this Friday—but not before giving members an all-day deal on $2 gas on Wednesday.

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