Scarlett Phillips sits in a vehicle wearing a green dress and pearl necklace, smiling at the camera.
Features
6 months ago
Ocala teen inspired to pursue law and sign language after life-changing encounter

Florida Cyber Charter Academy student Scarlett Phillips plans to advocate for the deaf community through a legal career sparked by a meaningful moment of connection.

Local
6 months ago
How much house $1 million buys you in Ocala

With home prices continuing to soar, $1 million doesn’t stretch as far as it once did—especially in booming markets. Redfin’s latest data shows what that price point can buy in Ocala, where listings between $500,000 and $1 million reveal how the definition of “luxury” is changing in today’s real estate landscape.

Group photo of Douglas Law Firm attorneys and staff standing in front of the Ocala office building.
Features
6 months ago
Douglas Law Firm honored for excellence in Ocala: Trusted legal support for life’s biggest moments

Recognized across multiple categories, Douglas Law Firm offers compassionate, full-service legal guidance in family law, estate planning, criminal defense and more.

Illustrated evening scene of a mid-century modern building with floor-to-ceiling windows glowing warmly from interior lights. The structure sits beside a calm body of water, with reflections visible on the surface. Silhouetted figures can be seen seated indoors and on the outdoor patio. The setting is surrounded by large trees and palm trees, under a twilight sky with soft clouds.
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6 months ago
Defunct Ocala: The rise and eerie fall of Panorama Inn, Silver Lake Lodge’s ghostly past

Once a tranquil lakeside resort in Silver Springs Shores, this forgotten inn lives on through postcards, paranormal tales, and whispers of what once was.

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6 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Tommy Bartlett’s Deer Ranch offered roadside charm before Florida’s theme park boom

Long before mega-parks took over, this petting zoo near Silver Springs gave travelers a gentle wildlife experience, now only remembered in photos and postcards.

Features
6 months ago
Ocala business donates building for fire training, giving first responders rare real-world experience

Weide Automotive partners with Ocala Fire Department to transform old property into hands-on training ground before demolition.

Features
6 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Juliette helped build Dunnellon, then vanished without a trace

Once a booming phosphate hub near Rainbow Springs, this forgotten community faded quietly into local legend.

Entertainment
6 months ago
Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76: Rock legend remembered by Wind-FM DJs

Black Sabbath frontman and MTV star honored with music and memories on local rock station

Features
6 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Prince of Peace Memorial blended faith and art near Silver Springs

Sculptor Paul Cunningham’s Prince of Peace Memorial quietly welcomed mid-century travelers with handcrafted dioramas and spiritual serenity before vanishing from the landscape.

A display combining beaded jewelry and decorative skulls in a lively booth setup.
Local
6 months ago
Weird, wild, and wonderfully handmade: Ocala Oddities Market packs downtown with curious crowds

From skull lamps to spell jars, Friday night’s funky market mixed the mystical and macabre with live music, food trucks and a whole lot of handcrafted cool.

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