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Fundelivered co-founders Rebecca Dallman and Jena Butler on the "Shark Tank" set. Their episode airs Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 9 p.m. on ABC.
Features
1 month ago
Ocala women take ‘Fundelivered’ mystery-box business to ‘Shark Tank’ as MrBeast joins the panel

Ocala’s Fundelivered co-founders Rebecca Dallman and Jena Butler will pitch their unclaimed-mail mystery boxes on ABC’s “Shark Tank” Season 18 premiere Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 9 p.m., with MrBeast joining the panel.

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Community
1 month ago
Ocala’s All-Breed Horse Parade returns to downtown Oct. 10

The free event celebrates the more than 70 breeds represented in Marion County’s equine industry.

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Food & Drink
1 month ago
The Yardery to bring its backyard concept to Wildwood

The Yardery is bringing its “Eat, Drink & Play” concept to downtown Wildwood, but construction is still underway and a confirmed opening date has yet to be announced.

Front entrance of Paddock Mall in Ocala, Florida
Food & Drink
1 month ago
La Dolce Vita brings Italian Cafe to Paddock Mall in Ocala

La Dolce Vita Cafe has opened its second Ocala location inside Paddock Mall, bringing Italian gelato, specialty coffee, pastries and focaccia sandwiches to the former Starbucks space.

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Business
1 month ago
Marion County hears from Virginia’s ‘Data Center Alley,’ then argues size, megawatt volume

Marion County commissioners heard a Loudoun County warning on water, power and jobs, then split over whether a year-long data-center pause should start at 50 megawatts or 20.

Features
1 month ago
Small kitchens in Marion County: What “getting by” looks like when the owner’s books have to absorb the cost of living

Cristina’s Deli and Smokey Drew’s BBQ in Ocala raised prices this year as wholesale food costs climbed and customers already stretched thin.

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Local
2 months ago
Here’s what Spectrum’s acquisition of Cox means for internet and cable customers in the 352

Spectrum’s purchase of Cox was completed last month, and rebranding will be rolling out to former Cox subscribers starting September 16.

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Community
2 months ago
Countywide nonprofit fundraising drive Give4Marion kicks off at 10 a.m. today

The 33-hour online donation drive supporting Marion County nonprofits launches Tuesday morning.

Features
2 months ago
Paycheck to paycheck in Marion County: What “getting by” looks like when local wages lag the cost of living

This is the first story in a 352today series on the cost of living in Marion County—not just the numbers, but the people living on them.

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TEDxOcala announces 2026 speaker’s passing, new documentary film ahead of September event

One of the featured speakers, Norene Thomas-Davoren of New York, recently passed away.