
Ocala Metro CEP announced that the ‘ExCEPtional Mornings’ breakfast meeting will move to a new location in 2024 to accommodate more people.

The winter wonderland will open to visitors starting this Friday, Nov.17, at 5:30 p.m. Ticket prices and how to purchase them in our story.

Anheuser-Busch and Tri-Eagle Sales provided emergency canned water to Ocala and Gainesville firefighters.

Light Up Ocala is this Saturday, Nov. 18, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Don’t miss the tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.

The annual Veterans Day Celebration takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 7400 SW 41st Place, Gainesville.
There golf cart parade begins at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at the Wildwood Community Center and ends at the American Legion Post 18 where a ceremony will follow.

The cost for each brick is $50. The deadline to order is June 30, 2024.

On both Saturday, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., families can enjoy fishing, archery, hayrides, arts and crafts and other activities.

The one-mile parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, on Old Dixie Highway between Guava Street and Griffin View Drive.

The Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership says Silver Springs Shores, West Ocala, and Marion Oaks are communities they plan to invest in to help residents start businesses and create jobs.