A group of men and women standing and sitting in front of a wall with a patriotic banner and a colorful poster with letters and numbers against the back wall. There are tables with red, white and blue tablecloths to the right.
Community
3 months ago
Ocala Elks Lodge no. 286 known for their charitable work celebrates 130th anniversary

The Ocala Elks Lodge no. 286 celebrated its 130th anniversary, they have been a presence for more than a century in Marion County.

A man dressed in a uniform, stands by a bell, with people to his left and brick column with a granite plaque affixed to it to his right.
Community
3 months ago
Ceremony honors Marion County veterans who’ve passed during the past six months

A ceremony was held July 12, 2025, at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Park to honor Marion County veterans who passed away during the past six months.

Several placards on stands, with writing a pictures to the left of a table, with various items on the table and in front of the table, with a man in a suit to to the right, with a deep background leading to a far corridor.
Community
3 months ago
Ocala organization rises by lifting others

A community activist founded an organization to combat gun violence, while serving as a role model and mentor.

A snake with a distinctive pattern being held by a hand with a glove, with the person's arm exposed above the wrist. There is grass in the foreground and indigenous flora in the background out of focus.
Community
3 months ago
Competition to remove invasive species reduces threat to state’s ecosystem

A competition promoting the removal of an invasive species that’s a threat to indigenous species and the state’s ecosystem started July 11, 2025.

Gainesville Fire Department host Healthy event
Community
3 months ago
Gainesville Fire Rescue takes health outreach directly to communities with “Healthy Afternoons”

Gainesville Fire Rescue is bringing health directly to the community this summer with its “Healthy Afternoons with Gainesville Fire Rescue” series. Led by Director of Community Health Initiatives Brandy Stone, the events offer free health screenings, education, and resources at neighborhood locations across the city.

Homeless man on sidewalk
zzz App Top Stories
3 months ago
Collaborative effort works toward solutions to reduce area homelessness

Collaborative effort of community leaders working to bridge the gap in the number discrepancies in terms of the homeless population in Marion County.

Close-up of a "Detour Ahead" sign with traffic cones and road construction in the background.
zzz App Top Stories
3 months ago
UPDATE: Traffic Alert: I-75 NB is open

I 75 Northbound has been closed due to a large truck striking an overpass. Expect delays and look for alternate routes.

Four well-dressed people, a woman on the extreme left with a table in between, the three men, all are sitting in chairs on an elevated stage, with lights over head with a beige wall, with a wooden door in the background.
Community
3 months ago
The spirit of giving, nonprofits and businesses come together to make a difference

The partnerships between businesses and nonprofits can make a significant difference within the community, transforming and improving lives. The Community Foundation held a panel discussion at the Team Cone conference room, with members of Team Cone discussing their strategic approach to their philanthropic giving. F

A brown and white dog wearing a lavender collar and a pink "adopt me" leash sits on gray striped carpet and looks up at the camera.
Project Pawsitivity
3 months ago
Meet Martha: A small dog with a sweet heart from Marion County Animal Services

Martha is a 3-year-old, 35-pound bundle of love who’s been waiting at Marion County Animal Services since June. Playful, gentle, and great with other dogs, she’s ready for a forever home.

A reenactment scene at a Six Gun Territory event shows people in pioneer-era costumes gathered near a canvas tent and wooden benches. A QR code sign invites attendees to join a Facebook group, and a wooden sign directs visitors to “KirbyFarm.com.” An American flag stands nearby, and families watch the activity from the background.
Entertainment
3 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Revived – Six Gun Territory rides again at Kirby Family Farm

The Wild West Weekend serves as a tribute to the original Six Gun Territory, which operated in Ocala from 1963 to 1984.

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