Community
1 year ago
Lady Lake Library collects over 1,000 food items for local food pantry

The library collected over 1,000 items through its Food for Fines initiative and donated the non-perishables to the Lady Lake Christian Food Pantry.

Community
1 year ago
Squeezed out: Cutrale to close Leesburg packing plant leaving more than 100 without jobs

Cutrale will be moving it’s citrus packing to plant to one of its other locations this fall, laying off the workforce in two phases and closing the plant. See links to resources for workers who will soon be jobless.

Community
1 year ago
352 SNAPSHOTS: Grand openings, graduation, girls nights out and more

This month’s “SnapShots” mark major milestones across the 352.

Community
1 year ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Family plans and date night activities

Take a loved one out for the weekend to one of our top event picks in North Central Florida.

Community
1 year ago
Marion County Animal Services needs help during the busy kitten season

April through October is one of the busiest times for local animal shelters.

Community
1 year ago
The “Spirits” of Generosity: Brick City Beer & Wine Festival raises $150,000 to benefit three charities

The festivals proceeds will be split between Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection, Interfaith Emergency Services, and the Marion County Literacy Council.

Community
1 year ago
Water’s Margins: From art exhibit inspired by Central Florida’s springs flows a message about preserving the natural resource | PHOTOS

The Water’s Margins: Paintings of Florida’s Springs by Margaret Ross Tolbert is on display at the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala through this Sunday, June 2. Admission is free on Saturday.

USMC veteran Sgt. Bob Levenson standing beside an American flag at Ocala’s 2024 Memorial Day ceremony.
Community
1 year ago
Hundreds pay tribute to fallen heroes during Memorial Day ceremony in Ocala | PHOTOS & VIDEO

A flyover, gun salute and wreath laying were among the highlights of the Memorial Day observance in Ocala honoring the dedication and sacrifice of war dead from the area.

A sign with fancy filigreed, and lettering, with a digital sign in the middle, sitting on top of a stone support, with a hedge buffer to the front, side and back, with a road to the left and a field and tree line in the back, cars, and light poles to the right.
Community
1 year ago
Council approves sale of 115 acres near Ocala Airport for a price tag of $12 million

The Ocala Airport still has 335 acres of non-aviation property that it’s looking to sell or lease.

Community
1 year ago
Developer withdraws application to build 500-vehicle storage lot on 15 acres near Cross Florida Greenway

The proposal would have altered the land use of a 15-acre parcel to build a lot to store boats, recreational vehicles, and trailers.