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Food & Drink
4 weeks ago
The Forge Set to Open in Winter, Revitalizing Ocala’s Former WMOP Building

Ocala’s Midtown District will welcome The Forge this winter, a nearly three-acre dining and entertainment campus transforming the historic WMOP building into a multi-venue hub featuring restaurants, bars, a brewery and year-round community events.

A crowd of people gather around a brightly lit Christmas tree and light display in a town square.
Holiday Guide
1 month ago
Light Up Ocala: Historic Downtown Gets its Traditional Seasonal Shimmer

Light Up Ocala illuminated local businesses, performers and the community during the tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

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Education
1 month ago
Marion County Schools Update Focuses on Communication and Partnerships

Marion County Public Schools expands partnerships, improves communication and increases community engagement.

Two dogs wearing soft, antler-shaped headbands sit indoors on a patterned rug, looking up attentively; one is a tan-and-white dog and the other is a larger brindle dog whose face is close to the camera.
Holiday Guide
1 month ago
Which Thanksgiving Foods Are Safe–and Which are Dangerous–for Pets

As families prepare their holiday feasts, veterinarians are urging pet owners to be cautious, noting that while a few plain Thanksgiving ingredients are safe for dogs, many popular dishes can cause serious–even life-threatening–health issues.

Community
1 month ago
Alachua County to Counter SNAP Disruptions with Fresh Produce Distribution

Alachua County is partnering with Frog Song Organics, various local organizations and farmers’ markets to distribute fresh produce to those whose SNAP benefits have been delayed or disrupted.

Food & Drink
1 month ago
352Eats: Night Owl Delivers the (Baked) Goods in Downtown Ocala

New bakery concept Night Owl is serving up artisanal bread in downtown Ocala, along with coffee, sandwiches and a cool, welcoming vibe.

Business
1 month ago
As Gas Prices Rise, Ocala Among Most Expensive Metros in the State to Fuel Up

Gas prices are up nationwide before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and the Ocala area has some of the most expensive fuel in Florida.

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Local
1 month ago
Marion County to Consider Special Use Permit for Ocklawaha Business for Alcohol Sales

The Marion County Planning and Zoning board will consider a special use permit request by a business that would allow them to sell and have on-site consumption, within 1,000 feet of three houses of worship.

Lucas donation w-CEO: Early Learning Coalition of Marion County CEO LaTrisha Sims, Tayler Croom-Perez (Lucas’s mom), Parent Education Coordinator Ruth Velez, and Lucas Perez with the donations Lucas bought to help babies
Community
1 month ago
Five-Year-Old Pays It Forward to Early Learning Coalition of Marion County’s Holiday Diaper Drive

Lucas Perez donated diapers, wipes, and baby supplies to the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Two Dozen Firefighters Work to Quell High Springs Fire

More than two dozen firefighters from multiple agencies brought a 4,100 square foot abandoned home in High Springs that was fully involved under control and extinguished the blaze.

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