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A crowd of people gather around a brightly lit Christmas tree and light display in a town square.
Holiday Guide
5 months ago
Light Up Ocala: Historic Downtown Gets its Traditional Seasonal Shimmer

Light Up Ocala illuminated local businesses, performers and the community during the tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

A decoration of a polar bear climbing a yellow latter and put a bright yellow star on a Christmas tree is surrounded by more Christmas decorations. In the foreground is a graphic with a green border and white and green text reads, "Markets, Geek Fest, Light Up Ocala, Light Up Lady Lake. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend." The graphic has a red Christmas tree bulb in the top left and a pumpkin in the top right.
Entertainment
5 months ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Light Up Events Transform the Community for Festive Fun

Fall markets and light up events mark the transition from fall to the start of the holiday season.

A plain, beige background has various snowflakes in different shades of gray. There is a red bow on the bottom left and green and red Christmas bulbs cover the sides. There is a large ribbon across the top with beige text that reads, "Holiday Season Shopping."
Holiday Guide
5 months ago
Decor the Halls: Where to Buy Holiday Decorations in the 352

Check out these stores for decorations and spirited Christmas home goods for the approaching holiday season.

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Food & Drink
5 months ago
Here’s Who and What We Saw at World Equestrian Center’s Ocala Food & Wine Festival

Here’s a slideshow of great photos from the Ocala Equestrian Center’s Ocala Food and Wine Festival.

Features
6 months ago
Coldest Novembers in Florida since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Novembers in Florida since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

A long wooden table has a variety of fruits, cheese, vegetables, meats and other goods.
Food & Drink
6 months ago
Sip, Savor and Saddle Up: World Equestrian Center’s Ocala Food and Wine Festival

The World Equestrian Center of Ocala hosted its annual 2025 Ocala Food & Wine Festival.

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Features
6 months ago
Defunct Ocala: From Raptors to Rodeos: The Evolution of Florida Adventureland

Decades before theme parks defined Florida tourism, a stretch south of Ocala hosted John Hamlet’s Birds of Prey and its carnival-style successor Florida Adventureland.

Sports
6 months ago
Ocala Athlete Lifts More than Weights with an Inspirational Story that’s Transformed Lives

Ocala’s Andre Plamer overcame bullying to be a standout athlete who’s now competing internationally, inspiring others transform their lives.

A man in a chef's outfit stands in front of a bar with a TV screen above him in the background. The bar behind him is full of glasses on wooden shelves and wooded surfaces around it.
Food & Drink
6 months ago
352Eats: Live Fire Chefs Brings Upscale Flavor and Local Passion to Downtown Ocala

Live Fire Chefs, owned by Chef Patrick Cahill, brings a new flavor and energy to downtown Ocala’s restaurant scene.

Actor in flight gear walking on runway, promotional still from Top Gun: Maverick.
Entertainment
6 months ago
Always a Panther: Actor Miles Teller Returns Home to Lecanto High School

Lecanto High School alumnus and Hollywood actor Miles Teller will return to his hometown for a special invitation-only event celebrating his achievements and inspiring students with reflections on his journey from Citrus County to the big screen.

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