Business
1 year ago
Ocala Metro Catalyst Fund awarded $300K grant to boost community development

The $300,000 grant will boost access to capital, entrepreneurship, and community development in underserved Ocala Metro areas.

Community
1 year ago
Appleton Museum hosts annual Holiday Community Day on Free First Saturday

Celebrate the season with free admission, festive activities, and holiday displays at the Appleton Museum’s Holiday Community Day.

Community
1 year ago
City of Belleview partners with New York Life to provide free child ID cards at Light Up Lake Lillian

Families joining this year’s Light Up Lake Lillian on December 7 can take advantage of an important safety resource.

The Ocala City Council approved a monument to honor the legacy of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church at the site of the future Downtown Garage No. 2 during their Dec. 3 meeting.
Community
1 year ago
Historic church to be honored as downtown parking garage project moves forward

City council approves monument to honor the 157-year legacy of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church as plans for a new parking garage move forward.

Community
1 year ago
6th annual Downtown Ocala Christmas golf cart parade promises festive fun for a great cause

The parade kicks off at 6 p.m., winding through downtown Ocala. Find a spot near the Square and wave to Santa.

Community
1 year ago
Community rallies to support young adults in foster care, but more help is needed

Help foster youth and young families feel the holiday spirit through community generosity and upcoming fundraising events.

Community
1 year ago
Dunnellon’s annual Small Town Christmas Parade set for Dec. 7

Celebrate the holiday season with Dunnellon’s ‘Superhero Christmas’ parade featuring festive floats and community spirit.

Community
1 year ago
Belleview shines bright with mayor’s Christmas decorating contest

Mayor Christine Dobkowski invites residents to transform the city into a holiday wonderland.

Runners take off through thick Thanksgiving morning fog at the 29th Annual Frank DeLuca YMCA Turkey Trot in Ocala, bringing together nearly 1,900 participants for fitness, fun, and community spirit.
Community
1 year ago
ICYMI: Runners take to foggy Ocala morning for 29th annual Turkey Trot | PHOTOS

Nearly 1,900 runners celebrated Thanksgiving morning with the Frank DeLuca YMCA Turkey Trot, supporting community programs through fitness and fun.

Community
1 year ago
Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano spreads holiday cheer with seasonal pop-ups around the city

Mayor Marciano highlights Ocala’s community spirit and invites residents to join his festive holiday adventures.