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Local
3 weeks ago
Proposed Ocala Zoological Park and Aquarium targets 2028 opening, no location secured yet

Organizers of the new Ocala zoo and aquarium say a late-2028 debut depends on finding a site, securing financing, and completing permits, with the project still in its earliest planning stages.

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Election Guide
3 weeks ago
When and where to vote early in the 2026 midterm election in the 352, county by county

If you want to beat the Election Day rush and want to see your ballot drop into the slot, here’s where and when you can vote early in North Central Florida in 2026.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Texas Roadhouse’s Ocala location to host fundraiser for Friends of Veterans Memorial Park

The restaurant franchise will donate 10 percent of food purchases between 4-8 p.m. on Oct. 28 to maintaining Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park.

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Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Fine Arts For Ocala’s annual Fine Arts Festival hits downtown for the 59th year this weekend

It’s North Central Florida’s nationally recognized holiday season kickoff event, bringing in artists and aficionados from across the nation.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Gainesville woman killed in latest North Central Florida single-vehicle fatality

This is at least the 14th single-vehicle fatality in the 352 in 2026.

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Entertainment
3 weeks ago
McIntosh 1890s Festival comes roaring back | PHOTOS

The McIntosh 1890s Festival made a strong comeback on Oct. 17, after its January 2026 cancellation.

On the left is a light pole with autumn-colored leaves hanging from it. To the right of that is a sign that reads, "Historic Downtown Square Ocala." In the background is a large tree, shading both the sign and the light pole. Further behind the tree is a white gazebo on the right and slow traffic on the left.
Weather Updates
3 weeks ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST OCT. 19-23: Firmly fall?

Days in the 70s and nights in the 50s—could autumn finally be here in force?

Halloween in the 352
3 weeks ago
What still walks in Ocala: A ghost tour in the horse capital

Two weeks before Halloween, a guided walk through historic Ocala revealed the stories, houses, and lingering presences that never fully left the horse capital.

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Sports
3 weeks ago
Texas-sized upset: Gators shock no. 7 Longhorns

The Gators traveled to Texas and pulled off a 27-24 win against UT on Saturday.

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Entertainment
3 weeks ago
College of Central Florida to present Tony Kushner’s ‘The Illusion’ beginning Oct. 22

Playwright Kushner’s “The Illusion” is a retelling of a 17th century French comedy, and was first staged in 1990.

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