Community
2 years ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Make mom feel special all weekend

Turn Mother’s Day into Mother’s Weekend with events all weekend long across North Central Florida.

Community
2 years ago
How Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches have successfully transformed the lives of troubled kids for decades

The success of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is based on four fundamental pillars: work, study, play and pray.

Community
2 years ago
Costco, big box warehouse club, coming to The Villages

A Sumter County Commissioner confirmed Costco will be built on County Road 466 near Hobby Lobby with a projected opening date in 2025.

Community
2 years ago
Duke Energy customers should see lower electric bills soon

Duke Energy says the average residential customer’s monthly bill will drop by almost $6.

Community
2 years ago
Butterfly release brings comfort to Marion County bereaved mothers

Mother’s Day can trigger pain and sorrow for moms who’ve lost their children. Bereaved Mother’s Day is marked on the first Sunday in May as a day of remembrance and support for moms coping with tragedy.

Community
2 years ago
Experience the Kentucky Derby at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center

The World Equestrian Center offers two ways to celebrate the Kentucky Derby on Saturday and is playing host to another type of horsepower with the Festivals of Speed Derby Edition.

Community
2 years ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Fiestas, Firsts, and the Force

From local art and entertainment to national celebrations, this weekend is full of vibrant festivities.

Community
2 years ago
Key ingredients to a good time? For Jimmy Buffett fans, it’s music and margaritas | PHOTOS & VIDEO

The Escape to Margaritaville Block Party attracted pirates and Parrotheads to downtown Ocala on Sunday.

Community
2 years ago
Parrotheads escaped to the Keys without ever leaving Ocala on Sunday | PHOTOS & VIDEO

The event kicks off the opening of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville musical at the Ocala Civic Theatre.

Community
2 years ago
PHOTOS | Big rigs shine at the 75 Chrome Shop truck stop this weekend

Most trucks begin rolling out around 2 p.m. on Sunday. So, get there before then if you want to catch a glimpse of the array of rigs.