Local
1 month ago
Ocala Swimming Icon to be Honored with Plaque on City’s Walk of Fame

Ocala swimming legend Newton A. Perry is being honored for contributions to sport, the film industry and U.S. military with a plaque on the city’s Walk of Fame.

In the background, a blurred view of a building under construction stands behind a tall fence with a black tarp in front of it and trees to the left of it. In the foreground are various construction tools including wood pallets, concrete tubes, an orange barrier and a water valve.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
BREAKING: Utility Crews on Scene at Wildwood Water Main Break

Workers are on-site at the intersection of U.S. HWY 301 and SR 44.

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Local
1 month ago
Marion Commission Approves Special Use Permit to Allow Goats on Residential Property

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners narrowly approved a special use permit that will allow the applicant to have four goats on their property that is zoned single-family dwelling.

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Community
1 month ago
Marion County Commission Provided with Update in Advance of 2026 Florida Legislative Session

Dr. Matthew Cretul, Marion County’s legislative manager provided the Marion County Board of County Commissioners with a legislative update in advance of the beginning the of 2026 Florida legislative session.

Community
1 month ago
Marion County Public Schools Expanding Evening Meal Service to Belleview High School

Marion County Public Schools has expanded its Afterschool Meals Program for the third time this school year.

Community
1 month ago
Leesburg City Commission Selects New Mayor

The District 1 city commissioner was welcomed to the position of Mayor of the City of Leesburg by her peers.

Marion County Public Schools sign with slogan "Helping Every Student Succeed" against a blue sky.
Education
1 month ago
Marion Public Schools Meeting to Feature Diagnostic and Learning Resources System Update

The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System will provide an update on fiscal year 2024-2025 at the Marion County Public Schools administrative briefing and workshop session this Thursday.

Community
1 month ago
Ovations Encore Gala to Honor Marion County Philanthropists at Appleton Museum of Art

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The spotlight will shine bright at the 2025 Ovations Encore […]

Food & Drink
1 month ago
Annual PAW Chili Challenge Benefiting Sheltering Hands Comes to Belleview Jan. 24

The annual PAW Chili Challenge benefiting Ocala’s Sheltering Hands feline care nonprofit moves to Belleview this year, and offers lodging discounts to those traveling to compete.

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Community
1 month ago
Marion Cultural Alliance Celebrates 25 Years, Anniversary of ‘Horse Fever’ Public Art

The Marion Cultural Alliance is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and the anniversary of Ocala’s “Horse Fever” public art project.

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