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Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
Ocala City Council Approves Outdoor Drinking for Two Downtown Bars

Downtown Ocala watering holes and entertainment venues Mutiny Ocala and The Tipsy Skipper will be able to let patrons drink out front.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Marion and Alachua County Programs Offering Free Meals for Kids through Late July

Kids up to 18 years old can get free meals at multiple locations throughout Marion and Alachua counties through late July.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Commissioners Approve New Contracts with Marion County Firefighters’ Union

The agreements represent a major investment in recruitment, retention, compensation and care for Marion County Fire Rescue.

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Education
3 weeks ago
Kinetic, Alachua County to Host Free Digital Literacy Events June 11

Alachua County and Kinetic will host three free digital literacy events on June 11 to help residents improve online skills, learn cybersecurity best practices and explore fiber internet technology.

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Entertainment
3 weeks ago
New Exhibition Paying Tribute to Cats and Dogs to Open at Ocala’s Brick City Center for the Arts

The unique bond forged between pets and their people is the subject of a new art show coming to Brick City June 5.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Citrus County to Break Ground on New Animal Services Facility June 15

Citrus County will break ground June 15 on a new Animal Services facility in Lecanto, a project officials say will expand services and improve care for animals throughout the community.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County Commission Approves $50K Grant to Rock The Country Music Festival Organizers

The grant is being awarded as part of the Tourist Development Council’s program for helping fund events that raise Marion County’s profile as an event destination.

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Community
3 weeks ago
City of Ocala to End Curbside Recycling, Launch Drop-Off Program July 6

Ocala will end curbside recycling services July 6 and replace it with a citywide drop-off program aimed at reducing costs while maintaining recycling access for residents.

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Community
4 weeks ago
There’s Only One Month Left to Submit for Marion County Stormwater’s Calendar Contest

The clock is ticking on your chance to share your love of Marion County’s lovely natural resources and have your photo featured in next year’s calendar.

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Community
4 weeks ago
Marion County Veterans Services to Host Multiple Benefits Briefings in June, August

The briefings are part of Marion County’s commitment to increase outreach and aid for local heroes.