Marion County Sheriffs Department seeking owner of Bay Mare
Local
4 weeks 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
2 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
3 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
6 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.

Equine
6 months ago
Small but mighty: diminutive pony steals the show at national equestrian competition

Halcyonia Mistletoe, a determined mare known as “Sky,” wins big at Live Oak International with grace, grit, and fearless focus.

America’s team, from left, McLain Ward, Laura Kraut, Robert Ridland, Lillie Keenan, and Aaron Vale pose after winning the Longines League of Nations at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Fla., on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The U.S. claimed the overall League of Nations trophy.
Sports
6 months ago
Red, white, and bold: Team USA shines in front of home crowd at World Equestrian Center |PHOTOS & VIDEO

Olympic veterans McLain Ward and Laura Kraut lead a strong U.S. team to victory in Ocala, thrilling a hometown crowd with clutch performances in the FEI Longines League of Nations™.

Community
7 months ago
ICYMI: Budweiser Clydesdales wow crowds at Ocala St. Patrick’s Day parade with historic beer deliveries | PHOTOS

Thousands gathered in downtown Ocala to watch the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales, courtesy of Tri-Eagle Sales, as they paraded through the streets delivering beer on St. Patrick’s Day.

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