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A vendor smiles while arranging plants at a flower market, one of many garden-themed displays expected at Ocala’s Big Bloom Home & Garden Show.
Entertainment
2 months ago
Ocala Home & Garden Show Returns to World Equestrian Center this Weekend

Now in its fifth year, the Ocala Home & Garden Show returns to the World Equestrian Center’s Expo Center 1 Jan. 24-25, 2026.

a crew works on installing fiber optic cable
Local
2 months ago
Ocala City Council Provided with Update on the Ocala Fiber Network

Uptown Services’ update on the Ocala Fiber Network demonstrated that the broadband provided by the city is competitive and an exceptional choice.

A storefront features beige, peach and white walls with red overhangs. under the overhangs are glass walls with glass doors. A sidewalk is in front of the stores. On the white section above the overhangs is a large, white, bold sign reading, "Uptown Cheapstake Fashion Exchange."
Features
2 months ago
Where to Shop in Ocala for Valentine’s Day Gifts and Decorations

As Valentine’s Day approaches, shops are beginning to offer Valentine decor, gifts and celebratory items for a day of appreciating loved ones.

Historic brick buildings with a mix of red brick and white facades, with green awnings over storefronts. A sign for "The Lodge" bar and restaurant is visible on a white building to the right. A "One Way" street sign points left and colorful flower planters decorate the sidewalk.
Food & Drink
2 months ago
Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Shop Planned for Downtown Ocala

Downtown Ocala is awaiting the addition of a new Haagen-Dazs store location, continuing the trend of new food and retail businesses moving into the area.

Community
2 months ago
Fighting the Good Fight as Marion County Horse Industry Vets Counter Racing Decoupling

Marion County horsemen have organized to fight a bill that would decouple live thoroughbred racing at racetracks from their gaming licenses.

a breakfast platter featuring bacon, eggs, sausage and pancakes
Business
2 months ago
Ocala Bob Evans Restaurant on SR 200 Permanently Closed

The world-famous home of sausage, skillets and a few things that aren’t sausage or skillets lost one of its Ocala locations.

a crew works on installing fiber optic cable
Business
2 months ago
CareerSource to Offer Free Cable Installation Boot Camp in Levy County

Florida’s CareerSource is holding another fiber optic job training boot camp in Levy County next month.

A pink, white and blue sign on a glass window reads, "Sweet Treets Ice Cream."
Food & Drink
2 months ago
352Eats: Sweet Treets Brings Ice Cream to Marion Oaks

Sweet Treats Ice Cream Parlor brings ice cream, shakes, sundaes, banana splits and snow cones to Marion Oaks.

Commuters on I-75 drive past Ocala's Exit 350 in 2023
Local
2 months ago
Ocala’s “Buc-ee’s Exit” Moves Forward with Utility Subordination Agreement

Marion County and FDOT approved a utility subordination agreement to address how existing utility infrastructure will be handled during construction of the I-75/NW 49th Street interchange.

Food & Drink
2 months ago
Wingstop Now Serving Up Flats and Drummies in Summerfield

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