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Community
1 year ago
Celebrate 181 years of Marion County at the annual community festival

Experience a day of history, food, entertainment, and local exhibits at McPherson Governmental Campus on March 29, 2025.

Sarah Jacobs, a ninth and tenth-grade English teacher at West Port High School, was selected as the Marion County Teacher of the Year at the 35th Annual Golden Apple Gala at the Reilly Center for the Arts on Feb. 1, 2025.
Education
1 year ago
Golden Apple Gala 2025: Marion County honors top educators at prestigious event

The 35th Annual Golden Apple Gala honored Marion County’s most dedicated educators, naming Sarah Jacobs as the 2025 Teacher of the Year and celebrating the outstanding contributions of teachers who shape students’ futures.

HD Rapids Percherons, owned and operated by the Deer Family of Kahnawake Mohawk Territory, driven by Justin Hille.
Entertainment
1 year ago
Majestic draft horses compete at Grandview Invitational in Florida Horse Park

Experience the power and grace of Percheron draft horses as top competitors gather for an exciting weekend of competition, tradition, and horsepower at the Grandview Invitational.

Local
1 year ago
New Ocala parking garage to add 800 spaces and enhance downtown accessibility

Parking Garage No. 2 will feature modern design, security enhancements, and a memorial space for Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

Community
1 year ago
Robert Vass joins board of directors for Sheltering Hands and Arnette House to strengthen community impact

Belleview’s Events and Promotions Manager, Robert Vass, brings his passion for service to two vital nonprofit organizations, supporting animal welfare and youth in crisis.

Business
1 year ago
Smalls Sliders® expands in Ocala with second location

Smalls Sliders is expanding its footprint in Ocala with a second location, celebrating with a Can Drop event on January 30 and honoring Kimberly’s Center as its Smalls Town Hero for its dedicated service to children in need.

College of Central Florida President Jim Henningson speaks to attendees at the grand opening of the AdventHealth Center for Nursing, highlighting the facility’s impact on healthcare education and workforce development.
Education
1 year ago
AdventHealth Center for Nursing opens at College of Central Florida, expanding healthcare education

Ocala officials celebrate the grand opening of a $20 million, state-of-the-art nursing facility designed to train over 300 students and strengthen the local healthcare workforce.

Community
1 year ago
Belleview hosts free health screenings and blood drive on March 19

Join the City of Belleview, local Lions Clubs, and LifeSouth Community Blood Center for a free Health Screening Day with vision and glucose tests, plus a life-saving blood drive.

Lauren Proctor-Brown (white sleeves) and Laura Willson (green jersey) attempt to ride each other off in a game at the Ocala Polo Club at the Florida Horse Park on June 1, 2024. Courtesy: Ben Baugh/352today
Local
1 year ago
Florida Horse Park stands as Central Florida’s premier equestrian and event destination

The Florida Horse Park has grown into a vital community asset with 130 annual events, major facility upgrades, and a key role in emergency response efforts.

Community
1 year ago
Join the 13th annual Race Against Child Abuse at Calesa Township

Join the movement to end child abuse – run or walk to help Marion County’s children heal and thrive.