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1 year 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.

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1 year 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.

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1 year 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
1 year 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

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1 year 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
1 year 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.

Features
1 year ago
Editorial: Remembering Larry Whitler, Ocala’s Gentle Giant of the airwaves

Larry Whitler, beloved Ocala radio host and artist, was killed in a crash at age 70. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and community.

Golf scorecard, ball, yellow tee, and iron club on green grass
Features
1 year ago
Golf 101: Master the Lingo Before You Hit the Links

Chiefland Golf & Country Club offers a crash course in terminology for beginners.

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1 year ago
Ocala entrepreneur shines on global stage at Mrs. India Worldwide

Nirvana Medical Spa’s Nilam Patel shares how competing in Dubai transformed her from the inside out—and why she’s now on a mission to inspire women across Ocala and beyond.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Defunct Ocala: Revived – Six Gun Territory rides again at Kirby Family Farm

The Wild West Weekend serves as a tribute to the original Six Gun Territory, which operated in Ocala from 1963 to 1984.

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