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.

Equine
2 years ago
Free admission to International Horse Show at the World Equestrian Center this week

The shows continue through Saturday, Oct. 28. Link to schedule in our story.

Community
2 years ago
Marion County Commission turns down land offer for new animal shelter due to concerns from area residents, now considering a new location

The Marion County Commission has decided not to build a new animal shelter on donated land off of County Road 316 near Citra. A new 20-acre parcel near the Ocala International Airport is being considered.

Equine
2 years ago
New trail for hikers, cyclists, equestrians opens in Alachua County

The nearly 1,650-acre Phifer Flatwoods Preserve in Hawthorne is home to diverse natural communities and now 4.8 miles of unpaved walking, biking and horseback riding trails.

Equine
2 years ago
Dunnellon equestrian brings home 5th gold medal in world-class endurance ride

Jeremy Reynolds has set his sight on the all-time win record in the Tevis Cup. The current record is six victories.

Education
2 years ago
Why are two Marion County leaders shoveling horse dung in formal attire? See the video

To celebrate fundraising over $10,000 in this year’s Give4Marion campaign, ELCMC officials pledged to muck a horse stall in formal attire in partnership with Stirrups ‘n Strides, another local nonprofit.

Equine
2 years ago
New looks, new experiences coming to HITS Ocala

All six HITS venues nationwide will undergo a multi-year improvement project, but Ocala equestrians will see a great difference in one of the county’s longest standing competition venues.

Equine
2 years ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office is ready to trot out its first-ever sworn, mounted unit | VIDEO

Next month, the mounted unit will be on duty for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Halloween bash.