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Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County Commission Approves Abrogation for Abandoned Tract of Land

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved an abrogation for a tract of land in the Carriage Hill subdivision.

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Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Sumter County Fair Returns with Rides, Fun and Community Service Showcases March 6-15

The Sumter County Fair brings all of its delightful attractions back to Bushnell March 6-15.

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Sports
3 weeks ago
College of Central Florida Patriots Shut Out St. John’s River State College 18-0 in Five Innings

The Pats shut down the Vikings in five innings in Palatka on March 3.

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Local
3 weeks ago
The City of Ocala’s Vulnerability Assessment Identifies At-Risk Areas for Flooding

The City of Ocala engineer and director of engineering and water resources made a vulnerability assessment presentation before the Ocala City Council identifying vulnerable infrastructure at risk of flooding and outlining a plan to mitigate those risks.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Ocala City Council Passes Rezoning of Two Parcels to Light Industrial

Two parcels that had previously been zoned planned development, will now be light industrial with the Ocala City Council unanimously voting to approve the ordinance amendment at their March 3, 2026, meeting.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Here Are the Businesses that Opened in North Central Florida in February 2026

The hits just keep coming as the 352 continues to grow.

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Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Spring Festivals Happening in the 352 this Weekend

Spring is coming up fast, check out some of these festivals celebrating the season in North Central Florida.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Florida Highway Patrol Seeks Public Input in Identifying Dixie County Hit-and-Run Driver

The FHP needs the public’s help in identifying the driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that occurred on U.S. HWY 19 in Old Town in the early morning hours of Feb. 25.

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Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
Ocala Raising Cane’s Opening Features Crowds, Giveaways, and a PETA Protest | PHOTOS

Hundreds gathered well before opening time to celebrate the grand opening of Ocala’s first Raising Cane’s and possibly win a year of free chicken fingers.

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Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
Miz Kathi’s Magnolia Room Offers Community Gathering and Private Dining in Wildwood

Miz Kathi’s Magnolia Room offers community events for high-end dining, as well as private booking for special events.

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