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A picture of the Discovery Center near Tuscawilla Park stands tall under a bright sky. In the foreground is a graphic with a green outline that reads, "Date Night | Collectorfest |Craft Show | Bar Crawl | More. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend." In the left corner of the graphic is a magnifying glass and in the right corner is two wine glasses with heart floating above them.
Entertainment
8 months ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Date Night, Bar Crawl, Downtown Ocala Scavenger Hunt & More

This weekend is filled with family-friendly and adult-only events where kids can have fun during the day and adults can relax in the evening.

Entertainment
8 months ago
5 Reasons Rodeo Fest at Mayhem Ranch Is the Weekend’s Must-See Event

Looking for a high-energy weekend outing in Morriston? Here are five standout reasons the Rodeo Fest at Mayhem Ranch is the event to catch—plus how you can grab half-price tickets through NCFL Deals.

Holiday Guide
8 months ago
Stop and Sip this Holiday Season at Local Ocala Coffee Shops Offering Seasonal Flavors

Taste the magic of the holidays with these drinks from local coffee shops in downtown Ocala.

Marion County Public Schools sign displaying logo and motto, "Helping Every Student Succeed," against a clear blue sky.
Education
8 months ago
Marion County School Board Discusses Pedestrian Safety in Wake of Tragedy

Safety was a topic discussed by the Marion County Public School Board at their Nov. 11, 2025 meeting, with the recent fatality of Forest High School student Shannon Rushing, who was struck by a vehicle while walking to school.

Business
8 months ago
Marion County Launches New Online Permitting & Licensing Portal

Marion County’s new online Enterprise Permitting & Licensing system streamlines how users apply for permits, renew contractor licenses, submit and track plans, schedule inspections, and more.

Community
8 months ago
Ocala’s Revo Church to Host ‘For the City’ Community Event on Saturday

Revo Church’s “For the City” event on Saturday, Nov. 15 will provide a meal and shoes for present children as well as community fun.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser blocks a roadway during a traffic incident.
Community
8 months ago
Florida Highway Patrol’s Annual ‘Stuff the Charger’ Food Drive Cruises Statewide

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and Florida Highway Patrol are collecting badly needed food items for the public through their “Stuff the Charger” campaign.

A woman behind a dais, with a banner with writing stretch across a wood panel wall, with an upholstered chair to the right.
Community
8 months ago
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack Talks REINS Act, Government Accountability in Ocala

U.S. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) discussed with her constituents a bill that she introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in April, the REINS Act, and the need for greater government accountability.

Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Marion County HCA Florida Hospitals Offering Signature Oncology Programs with Sarah Cannon Cancer Network

Signature Cancer Programs include Neurology, Thoracic, Breast and Complex Gastrointestinal Oncology

A group of people standing in front of a raised platform with an American flag to the left, banners above the people's heads, with students play vibraphones while sitting on a concrete walkway.
Education
8 months ago
Marion County Public Schools Honor All Who Served During Veterans Day Ceremony

Marion County Public Schools presented its 19th consecutive Veterans Day program at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, Honoring All Who Served.