Entertainment
11 months ago
Magnolia Art Xchange’s 10-year anniversary exhibition at Appleton Museum: A must-see event for art lovers

Celebrate a decade of artistic excellence with a special exhibition featuring MAX’s Resident Artists, on view from Feb. 15 to May 18 at the Appleton Museum of Art.

Community
11 months ago
Join the 13th annual Race Against Child Abuse at Calesa Township

Join the movement to end child abuse – run or walk to help Marion County’s children heal and thrive.

Gilberto Martinez stands with Last Leaf at Barn 12 at the OBS Sales Pavilion on Jan. 28, 2025. The 6-year-old mare was the sales topper, bringing $140,000.
Equine
11 months ago
Last Leaf tops 2025 Ocala Breeders Sales winter mixed sale with $140,000 sale price

Five-time stakes winner, Last Leaf, leads the auction as sales reach over $3.1 million; top horses include yearlings and racing prospects.

Local
11 months ago
Ocala’s Sirius named 2025 Farm Bureau Dog of the Year at AFBF convention

Maremma sheepdog Sirius wins prestigious honor for his work as a farm guard dog and his special bond with therapy horses.

Local
11 months ago
New study ranks Ocala as the 36th best-performing city in the US

The Milken Institute ranked cities based on infrastructure, job markets, and resources for residents.

Education
11 months ago
Big Springs STEM Fair 2025: Young innovators showcase groundbreaking research in Ocala

The annual Big Springs STEM Fair features 177 students from Marion and Sumter counties competing in 13 categories, with top projects advancing to prestigious state and international science competitions.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Lady Lake Police capture FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Donald Fields II | VIDEO

Fields, wanted for child sex trafficking and child rape, was arrested during a routine traffic stop in Lady Lake on January 26, 2025.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
17-year-old arrested after sharing child pornography in exchange for video game rank

Detectives say 17-year-old Brayan Alvarez-Torres was exchanging child pornography for a higher “rank” in a video game.

Local
11 months ago
Marion County Fire Rescue dedicates, blesses department’s first Safe Haven Baby Box

Marion County Fire Rescue, alongside others, dedicated and blessed the department’s first Safe Haven Baby Box on Monday at MCFR’s newest station, EMS Central.

Local
11 months ago
CAVA brings Mediterranean flavor to Ocala with grand opening on Jan. 31

Discover CAVA’s customizable bowls and pitas at its first Ocala location near Paddock Mall, featuring a convenient pick-up-by-car lane and fresh, healthful Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.