A street view of the front entrance of the Marion Theatre is in the background. In the foreground is white and green text that reads, "Live Shows | Food & Wine | Festivals | Holiday Bazaar. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend." In front of the text is a small graphic of a wine glass and bottle on the left and a Christmas ornament on the right.
Entertainment
1 day ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS NOV. 7-9: Festivals, Shows and Holiday Cheer are Here

From festivals and a holiday Bazaar to live performances, this weekend has something for everyone.

A graphic with a beige background, two trees in the upper corners with falling leaves, leaves toward the bottom and a pumpkin with vegetables around it in the center at the bottom. Toward the top center is a brown sign reading, "Harvest." Toward the bottom is a banner that reads, "and Community." In the center is a big hand giving vegetables to a small hand.
Holiday Guide
1 day ago
Marion County Food Drives to Support Families Through the Holidays

As the holiday season approaches, multiple organizations are coming together to support families in need.

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Community
1 day ago
City of Ocala’s Engineering Department Meeting Places Emphasis on Road Safety

The City of Ocala’s Engineering Department held its second community road and safety planning meeting at IHMC on Nov. 5, 2025, focusing on locations of where there are high severity crashes, speed management and traffic calming policies.

You said: Write SEO optimized headline and subheadline, 10 keywords: Marion County Utilities is currently responding to a water main break affecting customers in the JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks, and State Road 200 Corridor service areas. Crews are actively on-site conducting repairs and working as quickly as possible to restore service. As a precaution, a precautionary boil water notice has been issued for all customers in the affected areas which include: Bent Tree Boyd Plaza Brookhaven Cherrywood Cherrywood Estates Copperleaf Freedom Commons Freedom Crossings Graystone Hardwood Trails Jasmine Park JB Ranch Laurel Commons Liberty Village Majestic Oaks Meadow Glen Oak Trace Villas Ocala Crossing South Pidgeon Park Pioneer Ranch Sun Country The Oaks Residents should: Bring all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or washing dishes to a rolling boil for at least one minute. Continue boiling water until further notice. Once repairs are complete and water service is restored, the notice will remain in effect until bacteriological testing confirms the water is safe to drink. An announcement lifting this precautionary boil water notice will be issued at that time. In addition to the ongoing repair work, the Marion County Utilities billing system is currently down, and we are experiencing higher-than-normal call volumes. We appreciate your patience as we address both issues. For assistance or to report concerns: Call: 352-307-6000 Email: Utilities@MarionFL.org Residents can follow updates at MarionFL.org or on the official Marion County social media pages. ChatGPT said: Headline: Boil Water Notice Issued After Water Main Break Affects JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks and SR 200 Corridor Subheadline: Marion County Utilities crews are working to restore service; customers in 20+ neighborhoods urged to boil water until further notice. 10 SEO Keywords: Marion County Utilities, water main break, boil water notice, JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks, SR 200, Cherrywood Estates, water outage, Ocala news, MarionFL.org You said: Write in sentence case ChatGPT said: Headline: Boil water notice issued after water main break affects JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks and SR 200 corridor Subheadline: Marion County Utilities crews are working to restore service; customers in 20+ neighborhoods urged to boil water until further notice 10 SEO keywords: Marion County Utilities, water main break, boil water notice, JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks, SR 200, Cherrywood Estates, water outage, Ocala news, MarionFL.org You said: Write short alternate headline and subheadline ChatGPT said: Alternate Headline: Water main break prompts boil notice for parts of southwest Marion County Alternate Subheadline: Dozens of neighborhoods impacted as crews work to restore service and ensure water safety You said: Write short ap style photo caption; alt text; description ChatGPT said: AP Style Photo Caption: A pot of water reaches a rolling boil on a stovetop. Marion County residents in several neighborhoods are under a precautionary boil water notice following a water main break on July 21, 2025. Alt Text: Pot of water boiling on a stovetop with visible steam
Community
1 day ago
(UPDATE: NOTICE LIFTED) Planned Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Hunters Trace & Pine Ridge Estates Nov. 4

Marion County Utilities customers in Hunters Trace and Pine Ridge Estates will be under a water boil notice on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Closeup of Ocala Downtown Gazebo with white support beams and fencing surrounding it and leading down to the square. White triangles surround the top of the gazebo with a blue-gray dome sitting atop it and a City of Ocala circular logo placed center in the front facing triangle.
Business
2 days ago
Ocala City Council Approves Modernized Airport Leasing, Property, Development Policy

The Ocala City Council unanimously approved the airport leasing and property and development policy and the revised airport development standards and airport properties website at their meeting Nov. 4, 2025.

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Community
2 days ago
Marion Commission Considers Changes to Agricultural Zoning for Solar, Aircraft

The first of two public hearings regarding development standards for solar energy facilities in agriculturally zoned areas and a proposed change for accessory use aircraft hangars in approved flying communities were discussed at the Marion County Commission meeting Nov. 4, 2025.

Community
2 days ago
Gainesville Residents Vote to Return Control of Regional Utilities to City Commission

GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, the residents of the City […]

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Community
3 days ago
Marion County Considers Code Amendment Regarding Signage for Big Box Retailers

The initial public hearing for amending, reviewing and updating the Marion County Land Development Code was heard by the board of county commissioners at their Nov. 4, 2025 meeting.

On November 7th, Sumter County will hold the Veterans Memorial Brick Ceremony in front of the Historic Courthouse in Bushnell.
Community
3 days ago
Honor Our Heroes: Veterans Memorial Brick Ceremony Set for Nov. 7

The Sumter County Veterans Memorial Brick Program honors past and present U.S. veterans at Veterans Memorial Park.

Local
3 days ago
Lake County Updates Public on Road Closures, Post-Flood Repairs

After October flooding, Lake County officials offer an update on repairs to Wolf Branch Road and Britt Road.

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