A group of people standing in front of an exhibit placard, with a faux brick floor in the foreground.
Equine
1 week ago
Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association Inducts 15 New Members

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners inducted 15 new members into its Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Oct. 24, 2025.

On the left, store fronts, palms and a person holding a placard, in the center horses with riders in formal riding attire and on the right the thoroughfare and people lining the street, and lines on the street foreground.
Community
4 weeks ago
Ocala’s Equine Initiative All-Breed Parade Showcases the Horse Capital of the World

The Ocala CEP’s All-Breed Horse Capital Parade was held in downtown Ocala on Oct. 4, 2025.

Entertainment
1 month ago
All-Breed Horse Capital of the World Parade Comes to Downtown Ocala on Saturday

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – It’s beginning to look a lot like the start of […]

Marion County Sheriffs Department seeking owner of Bay Mare
Local
2 months ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Owner of Bay Mare Found Roaming Near Highway 27

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the owner of a bay mare found loose near Highway 27 in Ocala. The horse is currently in the care of the agency’s Agricultural Unit.

Tiz Whiz Feed store burning in Reddick Florida
Local
3 months ago
Fire engulfs Reddick feed store, no injuries reported

Marion County Fire Rescue responded to a massive commercial blaze Monday night at Tiz Whiz Feed and Hay in Reddick. Explosions were reported as the fire threatened nearby homes.

UF mascots Albert and Alberta reach out to touch a horse inside a veterinary stall at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
UF researchers seek Central Florida horse owners for groundbreaking arthritis pain study

Equine-focused UF study aims to improve early detection and treatment of joint pain in horses — and potentially humans.

Racehorse Sovereignty, wearing number 14 and ridden by a jockey in blue silks, crosses the finish line first on a muddy track at Churchill Downs during the 151st Kentucky Derby. Several other horses trail closely behind as a crowd of spectators, many in hats, cheer and take photos from the stands. Uniformed personnel line the grassy infield near the iconic Derby finish post.
National
6 months ago
Sovereignty wins muddy 151st Kentucky Derby as rain soaks Churchill Downs

Fans in ponchos and a sloppy track set the stage as favorite Journalism falls short in dramatic Run for the Roses.

Photo of three women in spectator hats at the Kentucky Derby.
Local
6 months ago
Local horses to watch in the Kentucky Derby: Ocala ties, Toby Keith’s dream, and where to catch the action this Saturday

From Summerfield training grounds to Churchill Downs, local horses with Marion County roots – including the late country star’s colt – are set to shine in this year’s Run for the Roses.

Children pet a brown horse with a white blaze on its face during a school visit from the Ocala Horse Alliance.
Community
7 months ago
Discover horses, spark imaginations: A free family event your kids will love

From petting ponies to trying on jockey silks, this hands-on Ocala event brings reading and the equine world together for kids of all ages.

A Marion County Fire Rescue engine sprays water over the smoldering remains of a barn in Reddick, Fla., on Monday, April 8, 2024. The early morning fire destroyed the structure and killed 21 horses. The cause is under investigation.
Local
7 months ago
21 horses perish in early morning barn fire in Reddick

Massive blaze destroys 10,000-square-foot structure; no human injuries reported as investigators search for cause.

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