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Entertainment
4 hours ago
The Literary and Poetry Festival Draws Authors and Readers to Ocala’s Tuscawilla Art Park | PHOTOS

The Heart of the Park at Tuscawilla Park hosted the first installment of the Literary and Poetry Festival.

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Entertainment
22 hours ago
Curtain Up on Creativity: The Academy at Ocala Civic Theatre Brings Stories to Life for All Ages

The Academy at Ocala Civic Theatre offers year-round theatre classes, workshops and scholarship opportunities that help students of all ages build performance skills, confidence and creativity on and off the stage.

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Entertainment
1 day ago
Community Comes Out to Support Blue Star Mothers Car Show at Silver Springs State Park

The Blue Star Mothers Car Show at Silver Springs State Park featured more than 130 vehicles, live entertainment and vendor booths.

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Entertainment
2 days ago
Revealing a Resident’s History and Mystery: Gopher Tortoise Day Celebration at Ocala’s Historic Fort King

The Fort King National Historic Landmark hosted the Gopher Tortoise Day Celebration.

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Features
2 days ago
Farmland Preservation Festival Celebrates Marion County’s Rich Agricultural History in Citra

The Farmland Preservation Festival was held April 11, 2026, on the property of Stirrups ‘n Strides Therapeutic Center Inc., in Citra, celebrating Marion County’s rich agricultural history.

Entertainment
4 days ago
Bulls, Broncs, BBQ and More Support 4-H at Mayhem Ranch’s Rodeo Fest in Morriston

Mayhem Ranch’s Rodeo Fest brings all is ranch-ridin’ excitement to Morriston April 18 & 19.

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Entertainment
4 days ago
Big Culture Takes Over Gainesville for a Three-Day Creative Eruption

Big: Culture & Arts Festival returns April 10-12 with music, art installations and immersive experiences across downtown Gainesville.

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Entertainment
5 days ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS APRIL 10-12: Markets, Murder Mystery and Woof Stock

This weekend will be host to interactive activities from solving murder mysteries to markets.

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Entertainment
5 days ago
LOL All Night: Comedy Hits the Marion Theatre in Ocala

The LOL Comedy Show returns to the Marion Theatre on April 25 for 90 minutes of laughs and local flair.

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Education
5 days ago
Marion County Student Media Festival Celebrates 25th Year with Friday Night Show

The Marion County Student Media Festival celebrates its silver anniversary this Friday night.

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