Business
3 months ago
Florida Small Business Network Encourages Buying Local on Small Business Saturday

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.

A crowd of people gather around a brightly lit Christmas tree and light display in a town square.
Holiday Guide
3 months ago
Light Up Ocala: Historic Downtown Gets its Traditional Seasonal Shimmer

Light Up Ocala illuminated local businesses, performers and the community during the tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

A woman in a blue blazer standing in the background to the left, a fire alarm on the far beige wall with brown trim on the back. A sea of empty gray suits, and a woman with blonde hair standing behind the speaker, wearing a black blazer who is in front of a podium with a microphone.
Education
3 months ago
Marion County Schools Update Focuses on Communication and Partnerships

Marion County Public Schools expands partnerships, improves communication and increases community engagement.

Community
3 months ago
Alachua County to Counter SNAP Disruptions with Fresh Produce Distribution

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.

Marion County Growth Services building exterior with department names listed on facade.
Local
3 months ago
Marion County to Consider Special Use Permit for Ocklawaha Business for Alcohol Sales

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 donation w-CEO: Early Learning Coalition of Marion County CEO LaTrisha Sims, Tayler Croom-Perez (Lucas’s mom), Parent Education Coordinator Ruth Velez, and Lucas Perez with the donations Lucas bought to help babies
Community
3 months ago
Five-Year-Old Pays It Forward to Early Learning Coalition of Marion County’s Holiday Diaper Drive

Lucas Perez donated diapers, wipes, and baby supplies to the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County.

Pictured are 6 students from the Kanapaha Middle School Band. They are part of the 43 students in ACPS who were selected as all-state musicians this year.
Education
3 months ago
Alachua County Public School Students Named All-State Musicians

Forty-three young Alachua County students were selected to be All-State Musicians by the Florida Music Education Association.

Community
3 months ago
Governor DeSantis Awards $23.5 Million for Infrastructure in Citrus, Levy, Newberry

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

Community
3 months ago
Ocala Metro CEP Holds “Business After Hours” at Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle’s Annual Festival of Trees

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.

Holiday Guide
3 months ago
City of Belleview Announces “Light Up Belleview: The Mayor’s Christmas Decorating Contest”

Belleview Mayor Christine Dubkowski is inviting residents and local businesses to do it up for the holidays and express their community spirit.

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