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Matthew Minter and Mounir Bouyounes seated at the commission dais during a Marion County hearing.
Local
1 month ago
Marion County settles two property takings and approves suing for eminent domain over two more

Tuesday’s agenda closed a Northwest 49th Street lawsuit with $225,000 and $125,955 deals and authorized eminent domain if talks fail on two other parcels.

Gate with fake fall leaves.
Entertainment
1 month ago
352 WEEKEND EVENT TOP PICKS OCT. 9-11: Jeeptoberfest, ‘Hocus Pocus,’ Jesus Fest & More

Enjoy a full weekend of seasonal festivities in Ocala… weather permitting.

A group of geriatric Malayan Flying Foxes hanging upside down feeding from cantaloupe.
Halloween in the 352
1 month ago
Bats, brews and a whole lot of winged fun: Florida Bat Festival returns to Gainesville

The Lubee Bat Conservancy will celebrate 22 years of the Florida Bat Festival Oct. 24 with bats, conservation exhibits, family activities, food, live music and a Bats & Brews Beer Garden.

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Entertainment
1 month ago
Historical experience based on PBS KIDS’ Xavier Riddle coming to Ocala’s Discovery Center

The popular children’s show will be represented in an exciting and informative exhibit beginning Oct. 10.

a satellite image of hurricane isaias on october 7 2026
Weather Updates
1 month ago
HURRICANE WEATHER ALERT: Isaias becomes first Atlantic hurricane of the season, threatens Florida

The hurricane will almost certainly bring some severe weather to Florida’s Gulf Coast heading into the weekend.

In the foreground is a light pole with autumn-colored leave and a sideways sign reading, "Ocala. Find your place." In the background are trees, buildings and multiple poles with similar leaves and signs reading rules. There are also tables with umbrellas and walking paths for public use.
Local
1 month ago
Ocala Main Street launches new residents’ subscription membership ‘Friends of Downtown’

The residential club costs $18.85 a month and includes a decal, a newsletter, members-only events and a say in downtown advocacy.

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Community
1 month ago
Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano says police made 10 arrests in underage sales sting amid kratom crackdown

He told city council on Tuesday that the city is also working with the attorney general on kratom enforcement, a Children’s Alliance education series and an ordinance the city attorney hopes to bring forward in the next couple of weeks.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Marion County hires Orlando firm to defend its sex-offender residency rules in federal court

Commissioners voted 5-0 on Tuesday to retain Roper, Townsend & Sutphen in a lawsuit that challenges where registered sex offenders can live and how Florida’s registry is enforced.

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State
1 month ago
New study calls Florida the 4th least safe state in America

Well now, that’s a bit unsettling.

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Halloween in the 352
1 month ago
Let’s Do the Time Warp, Again: ‘Rocky Horror’ returns to Ocala

Lo-Fi Theatre Company is bringing “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” to life with a live shadowcast at Ocala’s Marion Theatre on four nights in October.

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