Community
1 year ago
Ocala Main Street revitalizes the pulse of the community with Heart of the Park groundbreaking

The two-phase community project is expected to open in winter 2024 and be fully complete in spring 2025.

Community
1 year ago
459 dogs got a second chance at life at Mega Dog Adoption Event

Marion County Animal Services adopted out 79 dogs at no cost at the three-day adoption event.

Community
1 year ago
Gainesville city leaders recognize Florida’s emancipation with month-long series of events

Journey to Juneteenth kicks off Monday, May 20, at 9 am with a flag-raising ceremony at Gainesville’s City Hall.

Community
1 year ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Escape into the weekend with local events

Concerts, collectibles, cheeseburgers in paradise… can you dig it? Find your weekend plans from our top picks.

Community
1 year ago
Financial state of Marion County is described as healthy and strong

Marion County leaders presented the State of the County address during the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership monthly meeting.

Community
1 year ago
Red Lobster closes Gainesville and Leesburg restaurants along with dozens across the US

Contents of more than 50 restaurants, including five in Florida, are being liquidated and will likely be auctioned off for a fraction of the value.

Community
1 year ago
Some Sumter County commuters will be traveling down a different route starting this week

Commuters in Sumter County will have to adjust to a new traffic pattern for County Road 470.

Community
1 year ago
Mega adoption event will provide more than 300 dogs a second chance

Adoptable dogs will be available at no cost during the three-day Mega Dog Adoption event being held May 17-19 in Plant City.

A yellow plastic bag filled with non-perishable food donations sits on the curb next to a brick mailbox structure in a suburban neighborhood, ready for pickup during the Stamp Out Hunger food drive.
Community
1 year ago
Help “Stamp Out Hunger” and restock local food pantries for the summer

Stamp Out Hunger is on Saturday, May 11. Just leave food donations by your mailbox and letter carriers will pick them up and deliver them to food pantries like Interfaith Emergency Services in Marion County.