Many places along the Ocala Christmas parade route are already staked out for viewing but in order to navigate the streets ahead of the parade take note of closures and detours.
Celebrate the holidays with free parking in downtown Ocala at all parking meters and the parking garage on SE Broadway Street.
Interfaith Emergency Services will trade “Cans for Candy” at the Ocala Christmas Parade. Bring a canned or other nonperishable food item and receive candy in exchange.
The city says the restriction is for vehicle and pedestrian safety.
The Ocala Mellow Mustroom grand opening is Monday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m.
Hundreds of people lined University Avenue to enjoy the city’s first holiday parade in more than 30 years.
The Friends of the Nature Coast benefit concert takes place on Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equine Center. Tickets are on sale now. Details in story.
The festival is Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days.
The Catalyst Fund will begin accepting applications for small business loans and other financial assistance starting in 2024.
Belong examined Census Bureau data to see which metros have renters who are putting the largest share of their income toward rent in Florida.