Business
7 days ago
City of Belleview Expands Partnership with Chamber & Economic Partnership for 2026

The City of Belleview has agreed to expand its partnership with Belleview Chamber & Economic Partnership in the coming year.

Community
7 days ago
Florida Chamber of Commerce CEO Discusses “Florida’s Future Economy” at CEP Breakfast

Florida Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mark Wilson came to Ocala’s Reilly Center to discuss how to best take advantage of coming economic opportunities in Marion County on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

Health & Wellness
7 days ago
SECO Energy Awards The Arc Marion $25K for Interactive Therapeutic Technology

The Arc Marion, a nonprofit that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has received a grant from SECO Energy to purchase cutting-edge therapeutic technology.

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Entertainment
7 days ago
Ocala City Council Approves Historic Landmark Where a Young Tom Petty Met Elvis Presley

The Ocala City Council approved an ordinance designating a historical marker celebrating two rock legends.

Closeup of Ocala Downtown Gazebo with white support beams and fencing surrounding it and leading down to the square. White triangles surround the top of the gazebo with a blue-gray dome sitting atop it and a City of Ocala circular logo placed center in the front facing triangle.
Local
1 week ago
Ocala’s Office of Homelessness Prevention Makes a Difference in Improving Lives

The city is working toward solutions to prevent homelessness, and making homelessness a brief, rare and non-reoccurring experience for all residents of Marion County.

Health & Wellness
1 week ago
UF Health Building Hybrid Emergency/Urgent Care Center in Sumter County

Last Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, UF Health broke ground on its third emergency and urgent care center in the region, near the intersection of U.S. HWY 301 and CR 466 in Oxford.

Employees in a pizzeria serve fires, chicken and pizza during a celebration event.
Food & Drink
1 week ago
#1 New York Pizza: Serving the Marion Oaks Community for 20 Years

#1 New York Pizza in Marion Oaks Shopping Plaza celebrates serving pizza to the community for 20 years.

Local
1 week ago
New Wildwood Arts & Crafts Festival to Debut Jan. 3 & 4, 2026

There’s a new arts ‘n’ crafts fest in the 352, and it’s going down at the Wildwood Community Center the first weekend in 2026.

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Community
1 week ago
Marion County Commission Approves Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame

A Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame honoring veterans not only for their military service, but for their involvement in the community, was approved at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Dec. 16, 2025.

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Is Your License Plate Frame Illegal Now in Florida? Here are the Details

Florida’s new license plate frame law went into effect Oct. 1, 2025. Here’s exactly what it says.