Another Ocala Arts Festival is in the books. The weekend weather surely helped draw more people to downtown for the two-day event.
While the one venue is shutting down, Ocala Gainesville Poker is looking forward to the future of its new venue, Ocala Bets. The company is hiring dealers and other positions.
K-Country’s Songwriters Showcase features Nashville songwriters Colton Venner, Adam James, and Brett Tyler. It will be at the Ocala Civic Theatre on November 3. Tickets are on sale now.
Florida Forests Week, which takes place this year from Sunday, Oct. 22 through Saturday, Oct. 28, celebrates the impact of forests, including over 5,000 everyday products derived from them.
“He [Tom Petty] and the Heartbreakers are the kind of band that made personal connections, that made you feel like you matter because they share your stories,” said Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward.
Local sugar artist Bev Hansen, owner of Bev’s Custom Bakery, is set to star in the upcoming Season 5 of Holiday Wars on Food Network.
“I can’t really put a finger on one specific song, but I know that his heart came through. He was saying things that we were feeling,” said longtime Tom Petty fan Vivi Cullens at opening night of the festival in Gainesville honoring the rock & roll great.
Tom Petty Weekend begins this Thursday. Everything you need to know to enjoy the festival honoring Gainesville’s native son.
Ocala Police say 27-year-old Christopher Mason worked as a corrections officer at the Coleman Prison in Sumter County.
Admission to Silver Springs State Park is just $2, and MCAS adoption fees are “Name Your Price” throughout the month of October.