
Online discounts should be better than a year ago, particularly for toys, electronics and clothing, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks online spending.

“Worky Turkey” is an initiative by the Professional Fire Fighters of Marion County (PFFMC) to make Thanksgiving a little less stressful to those responding to emergencies.

The city of Gainesville invites you to travel back in time this Saturday at its annual Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Morningside Nature Center.

Work to repair the utility infrastructure on Scardino Street, which was damaged during a collapse, is scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 27, and could take four weeks.
LIST OF STORE CLOSURES. With stores choosing to close on the big day, take the opportunity to plan ahead, savor the holiday moments, and celebrate with a heart full of gratitude.

AAA will offer its “Tow to Go” service in Florida for the long, holiday weekend. Call 855-2-TOW-2-GO (855-286-9246) instead of driving under the influence this Thanksgiving weekend.

Outgoing Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn’s family – son Cameron, granddaughter Edie, and daughter-in-law Haley – flipped the switch to light the city’s Christmas tree.

Hurricane Idalia wiped out the floating dock at the boat ramp when it hit Florida’s Gulf coast in late August.
A toy drive for children who lost their parents will culminate in a party on Sunday, Dec. 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Disabled American Veterans Hall at 9636 SE 58th Ave. in Belleview.
Ocala native Mary Sue Rich receives Hometown Hero award named for former Florida Governor LeRoy Collins.