The Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center is gearing up for its second annual Taste of the Town fundraiser, bringing together 19 local restaurants, food trucks, and beverage vendors for an evening of food, fun, and community. Set for September 12, 2025, at the Ocala Downtown Market.
College football is back, and fans across Ocala are preparing for a packed opening weekend. With the Florida Gators kicking off their season in Gainesville and major matchups on the national stage, game-day excitement is building across Marion County.
The Black Sheep on Broadway hosts a Pints 4 Paws charity event for the Humane Society of Marion County.
The Barbie movie receives live audience engagement during screening at Marion Theatre Girls Night Out: Barbie Movie event.
This weekend in Ocala offers interactive fun for all ages with Barbie-themed glam, thrilling games, rock tributes, a roller derby showdown, and 90s nostalgia events.
Ocala Civic Theatre opens its 75th anniversary season with the magical musical Into the Woods, live on stage September 11-28. This enchanting production weaves together the wishes, journeys, and consequences of beloved fairytale characters as they venture into the forest in search of their heart’s desires. With spellbinding music, unforgettable twists, and a reminder to “be careful what you wish for,” this storybook adventure is one you won’t want to miss.
Get ready to fill your tank—enter daily from August 19 through September 1 for a chance at winning a $1,000 gas gift card, just in time for the busy holiday travel season.
The City of Ocala will soon expand its popular skate park with more than 6,000 square feet of new space, including a competition bowl, beginner and intermediate areas, and a snake run. A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Thursday, Aug. 28, at 9:15 a.m. at the Ocala Skate Park, 517 NE Ninth St. The project, managed by Platform Group, LLC, is expected to be completed by February 2026.
The North Central Florida Outdoor Expo packed the World Equestrian Center with thousands of attendees, 150+ vendors, hands-on activities and family-friendly fun celebrating the region’s outdoor lifestyle.
For over a century, Silver Springs has been a top Florida filming location, attracting Hollywood legends from Tarzan to James Bond. Its crystal-clear waters and lush scenery have doubled as jungles, lagoons, and fantasy worlds. Here are 21 movies and TV shows that made Silver Springs a star.