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Local
4 weeks ago
Ocala Marion Visitors & Convention Bureau Opens Online Merchandise Store

Now you can give an enviable gift or show your pride in Ocala and Marion County with an item from the Visitors & Convention Bureau’s new online shop.

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Business
4 weeks ago
Boot Barn Coming to Ocala Shopping Corridor Near Paddock Mall

A new Boot Barn location appears to be headed to Ocala, replacing a longtime party supply store along State Road 200.

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Business
1 month ago
Waffle House Planned for Dunnellon Near Rainbow Springs Area

A new Waffle House restaurant could soon be coming to Dunnellon as development plans move forward near the Rainbow Springs area.

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Business
1 month ago
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion Opens New Center in Bronson

The employment support organization now operates two locations in Levy County.

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Business
1 month ago
Here Are the Businesses that Opened in North Central Florida in April 2026

A mix of new retail openings, healthcare expansion, entertainment upgrades and service industry growth marked another active month for business activity across the 352.

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Health & Wellness
1 month ago
HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital Now Open to Patients

The 90-bed, full-service medical and surgical hospital is the first to open in the region in half a century.

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National
1 month ago
Southwest Airlines to Assist Spirit Passengers Amid Shutdown Impacting Orlando Travelers

Spirit Airlines ceased operations May 2, leaving Central Florida travelers scrambling for flights.

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Food & Drink
2 months ago
Downtown Ocala Bakery and Coffee Shop Night Owl Closes After Less than Six Months

The fresh and funky Night Owl bakery, opened in November 2025 in downtown Ocala, has shuttered.

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Business
2 months ago
CareerSource Offering Levy County Residents Free “Broadband Boot Camp” Job Training

The employment resource will offer a one-week training in the fiber optic installation and maintenance industry in May.

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Business
2 months ago
Marion County Commission Approves Census Tract Selections for Opportunity Zone Program

A presentation by county staff of the selection for census tracts recommendations for the Opportunity Zones Program, which offers capital gains breaks for reinvestment in community areas, was made before the Marion County Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026.