The city of Ocala says Astronomy Night on Saturday, March 2 is canceled, and the event will be rescheduled for later this year.

This year’s theme: the “Winners Circle” celebrated the partnerships in the community and what it takes to be the Horse Capital of the World®.

Lineworkers from Ocala Electric Utility won several 1st place awards at the 2024 Florida Lineman Competition held in Jacksonville last weekend.
The city says it received numerous calls about a sudden influx of bees at the dog park and have shut it down as a precautionary measure.

The festival takes place Saturday, March 2, at the McPherson Government Complex from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and features more than 230 vendors, a car show, a pie-eating contest, and, of course, STRAWBERRIES.

Voting is open for the Best of the 352. Cast your vote daily until Sunday, March 17.

The Wekiva Parkway completes what is now a 100-plus-mile beltway around the region. State transportation leaders say it was developed to protect the natural resources along the Wekiva River.

A new open-air pavilion provides an event and education space at the park, as well as restrooms and drinking water fountains for visitors.
From the fair fun to forging metal, there’s plenty for you to do with your family and friends this weekend.