Shannon Edge-Bowen, a piercer at Diamond Tattoo and Body Piercing in Summerfield, is just as passionate about books as she is about her craft. Pictured here with one of her latest reads, Edge-Bowen recently donated more than 60 children’s books to Belleview’s Story Time with the Mayor program, helping spark a love of reading in young minds across the community.
352Today is hiring a dynamic editor-in-chief to lead its mission-driven newsroom in Ocala. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to shape how your community stays informed, engaged, and empowered.
The Salvation Army of Ocala welcomed to new majors this summer who look forward to the challenge of helping the community’s most vulnerable.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is warning families about the viral “door-kicking challenge,” a TikTok trend that recently caused property damage in the area and poses serious legal and safety risks for teens and homeowners alike.
What do you think? Marion County Public Schools is considering how a state statute could impact when children start kindergarten, possibly shifting the age cutoff from Sept. 1 to July 1.
There seems to be a misunderstanding about the road construction on SR 200 in Ocala. It’s a Florida Department of Transportation project, not the cities.
Ocala faces a steamy stretch from Thursday through Saturday, with daily highs in the mid-90s and high humidity fueling frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Residents should prepare for brief downpours, lightning, and heat-related health risks.
Our weekend top picks have plenty of markets and live music to keep you entertained.
This fall, the Reilly Arts Center in Ocala is turning up the volume with a lineup that spans rock, blues, jazz, classical, and even a few spooky surprises. From powerhouse tributes to Queen, Bruce Springsteen, and Pearl Jam, to intimate evenings of opera, blues, and jazz, there’s something for every music lover. Plus, October brings paranormal chills, Spanish flair, and the 50th anniversary season kickoff of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.
A fatal pedestrian crash near the 3100 block of SW College Road in Ocala has shut down all eastbound lanes as police investigate. Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes.