A little girl pets a baby alligator with Reptile Encounters at the NCF Outdoor Expo.
Entertainment
4 months ago
Outdoor fun turns wild: BB guns, alligators, and giveaways headline Ocala’s 7th Annual North Central Florida Outdoor Expo

Ocala’s biggest indoor outdoor showcase returns August 16 at the World Equestrian Center’s Expo Center 2, promising BB guns, gators, archery, and family-friendly giveaways in a safely air-conditioned setting.

A well-dressed woman in business attire, with men and women dressed in scrubs, with a woman on the far right wearing a doctor's smock, with the gentleman on the extreme right wearing a well-tailoired suit.
Community
4 months ago
At the heart of innovation, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital joins global clinical trial to treat heart disease

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital has been selected to participate in a groundbreaking clinical trial to assess the safety and effectiveness of a next-generation heart valve implant.

The exterior of the Marion Theatre, featuring a retro-style marquee with red neon letters and a sign below reading "Showtimes at MarionTheatre.org." The building has a pink and cream facade with red doors and art deco accents.
Community
4 months ago
Step back in time: 12 historic places in Ocala you don’t want to miss

Ocala’s history isn’t confined to museums. From a reconstructed frontier fort to a hidden spring just off a busy road, here are 10 sites that reveal the city’s past — and a few that even longtime locals might have missed.

Orange sun at top in the background, great blue heron, with green sod on either side. Underneath the bird, lettering with the fons size getting smaller as it gets lower on the page.
Community
4 months ago
Lake County releases growth survey results

The results of Lake County’s online growth survey were presented Aug. 12, 2025, at the Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting.

Extreme left, brick wall in background, in the middle the interior of the lobby is visible through the window, facade in the background over the window treatment, which appears to be limestone, stenciled lettering, deeply inset in the background glass windows and glass doors, to the right brick facade, small sign with an insignia, to the left and right of the glass and metal sconce lighting fixtures, to the right another column and more brick. A concrete walkway is in the foreground leading to the doors that open to the vestibule.
Local
4 months ago
City of Wildwood and You Thrive Senior Services offer meals and activities for seniors in Sumter

The City of Wildwood and Thrive Senior Services are combining their efforts and are offering a program providing Sumter County residents 60 years and older wit free meals and recreational activities.

Community
4 months ago
New Funding Programs Support Ocala/Marion County’s Tourism Economy

Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau has introduced new tourism funding programs to attract visitors and drive economic growth. Support is available for events, cultural enhancements, meetings, and bid fees that promote the county as a premier Florida destination. Eligible applicants can apply for resources to boost tourism impact.

Traffic and construction barrels line State Road 200 in Ocala, Florida, during a roadway improvement project.
Local
4 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Temporary Lane Closure SW 60th Ave at SW 73rd St Rd 

Pavement preservation work along SW 60th Avenue in Marion County begins Monday, Aug. 18, with single-lane closures in place through Sept. 8. Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes.

Accident on US 301
Local
4 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident on U.S. 301 just north of Wildwood.

Authorities are on scene after a crash on U.S. 301 near Wildwood. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and find an alternate route.

A man wearing sunglasses and work boots stands beside a bright red Devil Dog Bin Wash truck, watching as a green trash bin is lifted into the machine’s yellow hydraulic arms for cleaning.
Local
4 months ago
Father–Daughter Duo Launches Devil Dog Bin Wash in Ocala

Ocala father-daughter duo are bringing a new kind of clean to Marion County with Devil Dog Bin Wash, a specialized service that sanitizes and deodorizes trash bins and dumpsters for homes and businesses.

The local advertising journey starts with being wanted by consumers.
Business
4 months ago
Boost Local Business: How to get wanted, get found and get chosen in Ocala Florida

Want more customers? Start with demand, not just visibility. A proven three-step ad strategy, Get Wanted – Get Found – Get Chosen, helps your business attract attention, show up where it matters, and win the sale. Here’s how local marketers are turning online awareness into real clicks, visits, calls, and searches. . . getting more sales.

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