The Florida Small Business Development Center encourages residents to shop local and independent to support their hometown economies during Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
Light Up Ocala illuminated local businesses, performers and the community during the tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.
Marion County Public Schools expands partnerships, improves communication and increases community engagement.
Alachua County is partnering with Frog Song Organics, various local organizations and farmers’ markets to distribute fresh produce to those whose SNAP benefits have been delayed or disrupted.
The Marion County Planning and Zoning board will consider a special use permit request by a business that would allow them to sell and have on-site consumption, within 1,000 feet of three houses of worship.
Lucas Perez donated diapers, wipes, and baby supplies to the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County.
Forty-three young Alachua County students were selected to be All-State Musicians by the Florida Music Education Association.
Citrus County receives $16.4 million through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Program, and the City of Newberry and Levy County receive a total of $7.1 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund
The Ocala Metro CEP’s “Business After Hours” event joined forces with Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle’s Festival of Trees to raise $8,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Belleview Mayor Christine Dubkowski is inviting residents and local businesses to do it up for the holidays and express their community spirit.