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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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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.

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Food & Drink
3 months ago
352Eats: Sprinkle Up Your Routine with Go For Donuts in Dunnellon

Fresh donuts, easy breakfasts and friendly service make Go For Donuts a sweet stop for Dunnellon mornings.

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Community
3 months ago
Marion County Approves Special Use Permit for “Simunition” Training Facility in Citra

A facility in Citra would provide customers with an opportunity to simulate self-defense scenarios, if someone were to break into their home. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved the special use permit for the simunition training facility Dec. 15, 2025.

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Local
3 months ago
Marion County Approves Permit for Ocklawaha Business to Sell Beer and Wine

The Marion County Commission granted a special use permit with conditions to a business in Ocklawaha.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Ocala Police Department Issues Update on Fatal October Pedestrian Crash

An investigation by the Ocala Police Department determined that no criminal violations were committed by the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed an 18-year-old high school student.

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