Marchers bundled up during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March in Ocala, FL on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Community
10 months ago
Ocala honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with unity march and reflections on his legacy | PHOTOS

Local leaders, churches, and community groups gather to celebrate Dr. King’s message of nonviolence, equality, and unity, emphasizing his enduring impact on civil rights and education.

Local
10 months ago
Arctic cold front to bring season’s coldest temperatures to Marion County

Salvation Army and Marion County officials prepare cold weather shelters as frigid temperatures approach.

Community
10 months ago
6th annual Marion Rotary Duck Derby promises fun for a good cause

Family-friendly event set for January 18, 2025, at Tuscawilla Park in Ocala.

Community
10 months ago
Pinnacle Cares: Supporting dementia education and caregivers in Marion County

Join Pinnacle Cares for a weekend of fundraising events to benefit the Nancy Renyhart Dementia Education Program.

Entertainment
10 months ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Make the most of your long weekend

We have your weekend plans covered with markets, comedy shows, commemorative celebrations, and more.

Ocala Metro CEP President and CEO Kevin Sheilley accepts a plaque and key to the city from former Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn and current Mayor Ben Marciano.
Business
10 months ago
Kevin Sheilley honored for transformative leadership in Ocala

The visionary leader bids farewell after 12 years of driving economic growth in Ocala and Marion County.

Valerie Buck and Donna Blem’s collaborative program, ACTT Naturally and Evolution Horsemanship, hosted its first equine-assisted therapy session in Marion County on Jan. 15, 2025, at Evolution Horsemanship in Citra. The program aims to help veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors heal through their connection with horses.
Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Healing through horses: Hearts and Harmony brings equine therapy to Marion County

The equine therapy program combines healing and personal growth for veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors.

The Nest is a town center project spearheaded by the Colen Built team that will bring an entertainment area to Calesa Township.
Business
10 months ago
Build it and they will come: Colen Built Team celebrates growth and community impact

The Colen Built Development team was the featured panel and they shared their story at the Ocala Metro ExCEPtional Morning Breakfast Jan. 15, 2025.

Kenya's Kids opens Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at the Discovery Center in Ocala.
Local
10 months ago
Discover Kenyan culture at the Discovery Center’s new exhibit, Kenya’s Kids

An immersive, family-friendly journey into the daily lives and traditions of Kenyan children.

Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay attends a Florida Law Review lecture series in Gainesville, Florida, on Oct. 12, 2012.
Community
10 months ago
Former Florida governor and Ocala native Buddy MacKay’s funeral scheduled for Jan. 15

Celebration of life to be held at Fort King Presbyterian Church, with donations encouraged in lieu of flowers.