Community
2 years ago
Celebrate Florida native plant month with a family-friendly hike at Barr Hammock Preserve this Sunday

This free event will take place this Sunday, Oct. 29, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

Community
2 years ago
Ooops! City of Wildwood says it made a mistake in the tax calculation for FY2024, apologizes for error

The city says it miscalculated the rolled-back millage rate. The difference amounts to $2.36 more in ad valorem taxes for each $100,000 in assessed property value.

Community
2 years ago
Fine art will fill downtown Ocala’s streets this weekend, road closures started this morning | MAP

Road closures started this morning at 5 a.m. and continue through Sunday, Oct. 29 at 11:30 p.m.

Community
2 years ago
Marion County reading program looking for volunteers to help with kids

“Your investment of time will make ALL the difference in the life of a child,” says ReadingPals Program Director Jan Hathaway.

Community
2 years ago
Three Years Later: Remembering Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham

OPD Chief Greg Graham died in 2020. A Legacy Foundation was established in his honor and provides funding for scholarships and community programs.

Community
2 years ago
Memories pour in as word spreads of Ocala Poker & Jai Alai’s impending closure

While the one venue is shutting down, Ocala Gainesville Poker is looking forward to the future of its new venue, Ocala Bets. The company is hiring dealers and other positions.

Community
2 years ago
Frank Deluca YMCA Hosts Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat Event for Ocala Community | PHOTOS  

Hundreds turned out in imaginative costumes for the annual trunk-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct. 21.

Community
2 years ago
Sunshine and smiles brighten the day for those combatting a dark disease | PHOTOS

Despite the enthusiasm of 654 participants on 80 teams, this year’s event fell short of its $140,000 goal. The Gainesville walk raised $94,790.

Community
2 years ago
VIDEO: Cedar Key demonstrates resolve hosting annual Seafood Festival less than two months after hurricane’s devastation

The 53rd annual festival continues tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Community
2 years ago
Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of flights to inspect some of its planes. Disruptions will last days

About half of the Spirit cancellations were at Florida’s Orlando International Airport, where Spirit is the second-largest carrier.