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Community
4 months ago
Marion County Animal Services Donates Stainless Steel Cages to Ocala Feline Rescue Nonprofit

Two stainless steel cages valued at $800 were donated to support the mission of Ocala nonprofit Sheltering Hands.

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Community
4 months ago
Marion County Commission Approves Additional Funding to Expand Sexual Assault Center Services into Domestic Violence Support

Amendment adds $75,950 in CDBG funding to expand services to domestic violence victims.

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Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Lotus Marion Now Provides Certified Domestic Violence Services in Marion County

Former Marion County Sexual Assault Center becomes dual-certified provider, expanding trauma-informed support and prevention efforts for Marion County survivors.

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Community
4 months ago
Agenda for July 7 Ocala City Council Meeting Includes Booze Sales, Rezoning Request

The agenda for this week’s Ocala City Council meeting has been released and includes several items of interest to the public.

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Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Senior Health Expos Return to Marion, Sumter and Lake Counties

From free health screenings and giveaways to Medicare information and wellness resources, Senior Health Expos are returning to Marion, Sumter and Lake counties with opportunities for older adults and caregivers to connect with local experts throughout 2026 and into 2027.

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America 250 in the 352
4 months ago
Citra Fireworks Display Caps Off Marion Celebrates America250 for North County

The northernmost of four fireworks displays marking the grand finale of Marion Celebrates America 250, Citra’s spectacle thrilled a crowd of patriots.

The exterior of a pub with grey, concrete walls sits at the corner of a street. The front of the building has a black awning above a door on the left and two windows to the right. Chair line the wall under the windows on the right. A sign toward the top of the building reads, "The Black Sheep" and a smaller sign to the right of the door reads "128." In front of the building is a planter with green plants filling the entirety of the planter with a tree toward the right and a light pole reaching up through the tree.
Food & Drink
4 months ago
Black Sheep on Broadway: Woman-Owned Ocala Gastropub Thrives Amid Economic Challenges with Inclusive Events and Smart Specials

The Downtown Ocala restaurant started with a barroom focus in 2019 but now boasts a full menu and multiple weekly events.

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Community
4 months ago
Lake County Animal Shelter Announces America250 Pet Adoption Special for July

The Tavares shelter is knocking adoption fees down to $2.50 (get it?) throughout the month of July.

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America 250 in the 352
4 months ago
City of Belleview Adds Launch of School Supply Drive to America250 Events

The city, Gregg Smith Automotive and Ocala Premier Inflatables are teaming up for an elementary school backpack drive starting on the Fourth of July.

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Local
4 months ago
Alachua County Fertilizer Ban Goes into Effect Today

Multiple counties in North Central Florida prohibit the use of fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus for at least part of the year.

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