Community
2 years ago
City of Wildwood hopes to have a dozen families back in their homes by Christmas, repairs in The Villages neighborhood starts after Thanksgiving

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.

Community
2 years ago
Prepare now! A list of stores closed on Thanksgiving Day

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.

Community
2 years ago
AAA activates “Tow to Go” for the holiday weekend

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.

Nayah Moza marvels at the lights during the 39th annual Light Up Ocala event Downtown in Ocala on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Thousands packed downtown to see the annual lighting of Christmas lights around the downtown square.
Community
2 years ago
PHOTOS & VIDEO: A parade, thousands of lights, and Santa… Ocala officially kicked off the countdown to Christmas on Saturday

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.
 

Community
2 years ago
Hurricane Idalia Recovery: Fort Island Gulf Beach boat ramp reopens

Hurricane Idalia wiped out the floating dock at the boat ramp when it hit Florida’s Gulf coast in late August.

Community
2 years ago
Children’s grief awareness day sheds light on their struggle and how we can help

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.

Community
2 years ago
CF alumna receives prestigious “Hometown Hero” award

Ocala native Mary Sue Rich receives Hometown Hero award named for former Florida Governor LeRoy Collins.

Community
2 years ago
Art, entertainment and food will fill Downtown Gainesville’s streets this weekend

The City of Gainesville says its Downtown Festival & Art Show is the largest free celebration of art and culture in north Florida with more than 200 artists selling their work.

Community
2 years ago
New jobs, booming businesses and innovative solutions all spotlighted at the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnerships November breakfast

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

Community
2 years ago
VIDEO: Gainesville lights up this holiday season with a ‘Winter Wonderland’ experience complete with snow

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.