A wide, open town square with a red and gray brick star pattern in the center, surrounded by low brick walls and benches. In the background, cars are parked along the street in front of several storefronts. Trees line the sidewalk, providing shade, and flower planters add color to the scene.
Business
1 month ago
Here Are Some of the Ocala Businesses that Closed in 2025

These Ocala businesses closed in 2025.

Business
1 month ago
Here Are the Businesses that Opened in the 352 in December

As the North Central Florida region continues to grow, plenty of new businesses opened in the area in December 2025.

The Ocala Downtown Square front entrance featuring a white gazebo with a blue-gray dome roof and an American flag standing above it, lifted on a platform and surrounded by trees on either side. The foreground includes various planters with a colorful array of flowers and small trees with short brick walls on either side and black rails leading up to the town square and gazebo.
Business
1 month ago
Here Are the New Businesses We Know Are Slated to Open in the 352 in 2026

New construction projects slated for 2026 are underway to cater to the rising expansion in the 352.

A purple sign with white text reads, "Amrit Palace Indian Cuisine" with a drawing of a woman next to it. Yellow text on the sign reads, "We Are Coming." There is a wooded field in the background.
Food & Drink
1 month ago
Amrit Palace to Open Second Location in Gainesville

Amrit Palace to open a second location in Gainesville, expanding the charm of the restaurant to a wider community.

Business
2 months ago
City of Belleview Expands Partnership with Chamber & Economic Partnership for 2026

The City of Belleview has agreed to expand its partnership with Belleview Chamber & Economic Partnership in the coming year.

Community
2 months ago
Florida Chamber of Commerce CEO Discusses “Florida’s Future Economy” at CEP Breakfast

Florida Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mark Wilson came to Ocala’s Reilly Center to discuss how to best take advantage of coming economic opportunities in Marion County on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

Health & Wellness
2 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.

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Local
2 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.

A light up sign on a beige building reads, "Kilwins. Chocolate. Fudge. Ice Cream." A palm tree stands to the left of it.
Food & Drink
2 months ago
352Eats: Kilwins Brings the Sweets to a New Ocala Location

Kilwins has officially opened its new Market Street at Heath Brook location in Ocala, offering handmade chocolates, fresh fudge and its signature original-recipe ice cream.

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Business
2 months ago
Annual Tourism Report Celebrates Ocala Region’s Rising Status as a Global Destination

Ocala and Marion County are expanding their global footprint through tourism as they are now a preferred destination for travelers.