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