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Food & Drink
6 months ago
Annual PAW Chili Challenge Benefiting Sheltering Hands Comes to Belleview Jan. 24

The annual PAW Chili Challenge benefiting Ocala’s Sheltering Hands feline care nonprofit moves to Belleview this year, and offers lodging discounts to those traveling to compete.

The front entrance of Ocala’s City Hall in the background with “CITY HALL” displayed on an arch above the double door entrances on the left and right. There are short red brick walls in front of the entrance with stairs leading up to the doors on either side. In the foreground are trees on either side of the City Hall arch and a beige and blue horse statue facing left.
Community
6 months ago
Marion Cultural Alliance Celebrates 25 Years, Anniversary of ‘Horse Fever’ Public Art

The Marion Cultural Alliance is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and the anniversary of Ocala’s “Horse Fever” public art project.

Dense fog limits visibility on I-75 near Ocala, Fla., early Monday, April 7, 2025. Motorists were urged to drive with caution as low visibility affected morning commutes across the region.
Weather Updates
6 months ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER JAN. 5-9: Warm Days, Foggy Nights

Overnight fog will stick around the 352 for the first half of the workweek.

A colored photo of chicken wings with sauce and celery sticks.
Food & Drink
6 months ago
Wingstop Now Serving Up Flats and Drummies in Summerfield

Dallas-based favorite Wingstop opened a Summerfield location just before Christmas.

Community
6 months ago
Alachua County Partners with O-Town Compost for Rural Food Waste Collection Initiative

Alachua County is partnering with O-Town Compost for a food waste collection program to last throughout 2026.

A split-screen photograph comparing the old Homosassa Springs sign (left) with the new Homosassa Springs sign (right). Foliage and trees surround the sign on both ends.
Features
6 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Homosassa Springs’ Roadside Roots and State Park Revival

Once a kitschy roadside attraction complete with underwater observatories and animal actors, Homosassa Springs has evolved into a Florida state park where echoes of Old Florida tourism now coexist with conservation and native wildlife protection.

Chairs and metal riser stands with banner on the left, in the background, a roof, RV on a clay surface, with a man in a baseball hat, a horse, young woman wearing a cowboy hat, and woman wearing a pink top on the right.
Sports
6 months ago
It’s All in the Family for 3G Ranch in Anthony

As youngest family rider Georgia Hoffman transitions from being a youth cutting champion to all-around high school rodeo competition, parents Grant and Ginger of Anthony’s 3G Ranch keep a love of riding in the family.

Glass door to the left, bring wall with a numbers on a placard above large placard with letters and numbers.
Local
6 months ago
Marion County Commission to Consider Land Use Amendment Change for Silver Springs Shores Parcel

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will consider a zoning change request for a small-scale land use amendment for a parcel in Silver Springs Shores.

Health & Wellness
6 months ago
Marion County HCA Hospitals Now Offering Advanced Robotics for Orthopedic Surgeries

Innovative robotic technology allows surgeons at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital to provide greater customization of total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements.

Community
6 months ago
Citrus County Releases “Citrus by the Numbers” 2025 Annual Report

Citrus County residents can now get an in-depth look at the accomplishments, improvements and other strides the county made in 2025 with “Citrus by the Numbers.”

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