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The front entrance of Ocala’s City Hall in the background with “CITY HALL” displayed on an arch above the double door entrances on the left and right. There are short red brick walls in front of the entrance with stairs leading up to the doors on either side. In the foreground are trees on either side of the City Hall arch and a beige and blue horse statue facing left.
Community
7 months ago
City of Ocala Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Ocala Citizens Academy

Twenty-five City of Ocala residents will be selected from the applications to undergo an 11-week immersion in municipal governance.

A blue sign with white lettering, and a government entity insignia against the blue background. In the foreground and background, a lawn, and to the right trees and a building.
Community
7 months ago
Marion County Engineer Provides Snapshot of Current Road Projects at Commission Meeting

The Marion County Office of the County Engineer provided the Marion County Board of County Commissioners with a snapshot of road projects within the county at their meeting Feb. 17, 2026.

Community
7 months ago
Nominations for Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion’s 2026 Inspire Gala Closing Soon

Marion County is almost out of time to nominate their favorite philanthropists, nonprofits and corporate partners for the 2026 Inspire Gala.

Community
7 months ago
Lake County to Offer Extended Passport Processing Hours during Spring Break

Residents can access the extended passport processing hours at two locations by appointment only.

The Ocala City Council approved a monument to honor the legacy of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church at the site of the future Downtown Garage No. 2 during their Dec. 3 meeting.
Local
7 months ago
Historic Ocala Church Turns to Public for Help Finishing New House of Worship

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, whose previous location was purchased by the City of Ocala, has started a GoFundMe to finish the process of building a new house of worship.

Community
7 months ago
Autism Awareness Advocates Prepare for 17th ‘Stomp the Swamp’ in Gainesville

This year’s Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness will appropriately be held at Gainesville’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on March 7.

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Community
7 months ago
Lake Apopka West Shore Boat Ramp to Temporarily Close Feb. 20

The Lake Apopka West Shore Boat Ramp will be closed Feb. 20 as materials are ferried to Ferndale Preserve.

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Community
7 months ago
Ocala Nonprofit Horse Farms Forever Opposes Changes to Make Margaritaville RV Park Bigger, Public

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning modification from a planned unit development with private amenities to one with public amenities. However, the proposed RV park, which is currently under development is in the Farmland Preservation area.

A horsewoman on in a blue blazer riding a gray horse clear a jumping effort, with MARS Standard, with a canopy in the background.
Equine
7 months ago
Gochman and Iron Maiden Top Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Win at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center

American Mimi Gochman and Iron Maiden were the only rider and horse combination to post a double clear round in winning the $300,000 1.60m Longines FEI World Cup™ CSI-5* Ocala Presented by MARS at the World Equestrian Center.

A horse and rider jumping over a vertical jumping effort, in an arena, with columns, seating, lights, ornamental vegetation, windows in front of a building. There are jumping efforts to the left and right, and a fiberglass horse to the right.
Sports
7 months ago
The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Qualifier Hits Ocala’s World Equestrian Center

The World Equestrian Center is hosting the best in global sport this week with the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ with the $300,000 1.60m CSI5*-W World Cup™ Ocala by MARS Equestrian Feb. 14.

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