Equine
2 years ago
Historic horses display their majesty in Ocala in February

Step into the storied pastures of the Grandview Clydesdale Farm for a spectacle of equine strength and beauty. Experience the horsepower of Dunnellon’s finest at the farm’s biggest events of the year – the Grandview Invitational and Grandview World Nights.

Community
2 years ago
World Equestrian Center growing, adding jobs and helping drive area economy | VIDEO

WEC plans to hire an additional 100 team members this year.

Community
2 years ago
New video provides sneak peek at the expansion plans for the World Equestrian Center

WEC says it will add a new hotel, indoor arena, seven additional outdoor arenas and a family medicine center to its property in 2024.

Community
2 years ago
Marion County accepts land donation for sheriff’s office horses, livestock, seized animals. Makes progress toward plans for location for new animal shelter

Marion County Commission also awarded $125,000 total to three local animal rescues to help address animal overpopulation issues in the short-term.

Equine
2 years ago
WEC celebrates America’s War Horse, SSgt. Reckless, with limited-edition model

WEC is hosting an event featuring exclusive-edition model of SSgt. Reckless on Sunday, Dec. 10. Learn more about this American Warhorse from the author who wrote her biography and the sculptor who cast her likeness in bronze.

Equine
2 years ago
Horse Farms Forever hosts annual Conservation Summit, partners to connect statewide conservation lands

During the Summit, John and Shirley Rudnianyn received the 2023 Acorn Conservation Award from Horse Farms Forever.

Community
2 years ago
New jobs, booming businesses and innovative solutions all spotlighted at the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnerships November breakfast

Ocala Metro CEP announced that the ‘ExCEPtional Mornings’ breakfast meeting will move to a new location in 2024 to accommodate more people.

Equine
2 years ago
Jury finds Ocala man guilty of animal abuse. County rescues the animals, finds them new homes | PHOTOS

Marion County Animal Services confiscated 13 animals during the case. They say all have been rehabilitated and placed in homes.

Community
2 years ago
New numbers reveal Marion County broke tourism records last year

Marion County officials say they reached a ‘record revenue of $5.3 million’ paid by tourists in taxes.

Education
2 years ago
Celebrity chefs to show Marion County culinary students what it takes to make the cut in competitive food industry

The top chefs are in Ocala for this weekend’s food and wine festival at the World Equestrian Center. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Public Education Foundation of Marion County.