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Education
2 weeks ago
Fort King Launches Summer Nights Lecture Series in Ocala

Fort King National Historic Landmark will be hosting the Summer Nights Lecture Series, teaching history throughout June.

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Features
2 weeks ago
FWC and Zooniverse Invite Floridians to Identify Animals in Trail Cams, Demolish Productivity

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has a fun new project for nature lovers and citizen sleuths.

Community
2 weeks ago
Help and Heart: Volunteers Restore Ocala Domestic Abuse Survivor’s Childhood Home

Ocala residents came together on Good Friday to help a family in need.

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Features
2 weeks ago
Purrs and Pages Set to Open Unique Cat Café and Bookstore in Ocala

Purrs and Pages will combine adoptable cats, books, pastries and community events when the new Ocala business officially opens its doors June 5.

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Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Sweet Corn Festival Offers Fresh Produce and Family Fun at Cannon Farms in Dunnellon

Cannon Farms in Dunnellon is hosting its annual Sweet Corn Festival through Sunday afternoon.

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Features
2 weeks ago
Who’s Who in the 352: Outgoing Alachua County Fire Rescue Chief Harold Theus

Chief Theus has spent 32 years in service to the people of Alachua County, and will retire on June 12, 2026.

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Sports
2 weeks ago
Pennsylvania Pro Angler Wins Major League Fishing Bass Tournament on Orange Lake

Dave Lefebre of Erie, PA took the final round of a Bass Pro Tour fishing tournament on Marion County’s Orange Lake on Thursday.

Three puppies sit together in a kennel, looking at people through the bars. They have a small table with a blanket behind them and feeding bowls next to them.
Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County Animal Services Opens New Location on Highway 40 in Ocala

Marion County Animal Services opened their new facility on May 21, bringing more care to animals in need.

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Features
3 weeks ago
“A Land Remembered” Brings Georgia to Micanopy for New Television Series

Micanopy is one of many Florida locations for filming of new television series, “A Land Remembered.”

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Features
3 weeks ago
City of Ocala Announces Winners of Inaugural Sand and Sun Festival Sand Sculpting Competition

The City of Ocala Cultural Arts Division has announced the winners of its inaugural Sand and Sun Festival Sand Sculpting Competition.