Community
2 years ago
The city of Ocala hopes the gift of free parking for the holidays will lure shoppers downtown

Celebrate the holidays with free parking in downtown Ocala at all parking meters and the parking garage on SE Broadway Street.

Community
2 years ago
Interfaith Emergency Services will exchange “Cans for Candy” at the Ocala Christmas Parade

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.

Community
2 years ago
The wait is almost over! Ocala Mellow Mushroom opens today. Share your review with us

The Ocala Mellow Mustroom grand opening is Monday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m.

Community
2 years ago
VIDEO: Holiday memories made as parade marches through Gainesville

Hundreds of people lined University Avenue to enjoy the city’s first holiday parade in more than 30 years.

Community
2 years ago
Nashville artists volunteer to perform concert to benefit Hurricane Idalia victims along Nature Coast

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.

Community
2 years ago
Travel back to the 1800s at the Festival at Fort King in Ocala this weekend

The festival is Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala Metro CEP creates new loan program to be a catalyst to start, grow businesses in underserved areas

The Catalyst Fund will begin accepting applications for small business loans and other financial assistance starting in 2024.

Community
2 years ago
Metros where renters are the most overextended in Florida

Belong examined Census Bureau data to see which metros have renters who are putting the largest share of their income toward rent in Florida.

Community
2 years ago
Model trains gain steam in The Villages

The Villages Christmas Model Train Show is coming to the Colony Cottage Rec Center December 7-10.