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Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County Commission Hears Funding Options for Parks and Recreation Department

The Trust for Public Land made a presentation in relation to funding options for the Marion County Parks and Recreation Department at a Marion County Board of County Commissioners workshop session on March 3, 2026.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County Reminds Community of Watering Restrictions Due to Drought Conditions

Watering restrictions remain in place for both water management districts that cover Marion County.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Here Are the Winners of the Annual King of the Wing Competition and Fundraiser in Ocala | PHOTOS

King of the Wing returned to Ocala to crown the purveyor of the region’s best chicken wings and raise some money for the Arc of Marion.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County Commission Approves Abrogation for Abandoned Tract of Land

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved an abrogation for a tract of land in the Carriage Hill subdivision.

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Local
3 weeks ago
The City of Ocala’s Vulnerability Assessment Identifies At-Risk Areas for Flooding

The City of Ocala engineer and director of engineering and water resources made a vulnerability assessment presentation before the Ocala City Council identifying vulnerable infrastructure at risk of flooding and outlining a plan to mitigate those risks.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Ocala City Council Passes Rezoning of Two Parcels to Light Industrial

Two parcels that had previously been zoned planned development, will now be light industrial with the Ocala City Council unanimously voting to approve the ordinance amendment at their March 3, 2026, meeting.

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Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
Miz Kathi’s Magnolia Room Offers Community Gathering and Private Dining in Wildwood

Miz Kathi’s Magnolia Room offers community events for high-end dining, as well as private booking for special events.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Ocala City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Ordinance to Rezone Parcels

The Ocala City Council is holding a public hearing at their March 3, 2026, meeting in relation to an ordinance that would rezone parcels from vacant and single family residential to light industrial.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County Commission Workshop Will Focus on Parks and Recreation

A Marion County Board of County Commissioners workshop will be held March 3 discussing options for funding for the Parks and Recreation department with a presentation being made by the Trust for Public Land.

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Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
Ocala’s King of the Wing Fundraising Competition Returns March 3

One of the most anticipated food competitions in the 352 is just one day away.