Black and white photo of a calm river bordered by dense trees on both sides. A wooden dock or platform stretches into the water on the right, with a small figure standing nearby. Reflections of clouds and vegetation are visible in the water, suggesting a peaceful, rural setting.
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1 month 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.

Ozzy Osbourne performs on stage with intense expression, gripping a microphone.
Entertainment
1 month 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

Garden courtyard with palm trees and chapel-like buildings at the Prince of Peace Memorial, part of the mid-century roadside shrine near Silver Springs.
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2 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.
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2 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.

Portrait of Larry Whitler, smiling slightly and wearing glasses and a patterned shirt
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2 months 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
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2 months ago
Golf 101: Master the Lingo Before You Hit the Links

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

Nilam Patel wearing a crown and holding another in a hotel suite after Mrs. India Worldwide pageant in Dubai.
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2 months 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.

A reenactment scene at a Six Gun Territory event shows people in pioneer-era costumes gathered near a canvas tent and wooden benches. A QR code sign invites attendees to join a Facebook group, and a wooden sign directs visitors to “KirbyFarm.com.” An American flag stands nearby, and families watch the activity from the background.
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2 months 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.

The entrance to Six Gun Territory. A steam locomotive sits on a piece of train track with a sign that reads "Ride the Train or Sky Ride to Six Gun Territory." Trees and a mountain landscape sit behind the train in the background while a small portion of fence sits in the foreground.
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2 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Six Gun Territory, Ocala’s lost frontier fantasy

Once hailed as Florida’s answer to the Wild West, Six Gun Territory opened in 1963 just east of Ocala and quickly became one of the state’s most beloved tourist attractions.

People watch a large firework burst in the rain near a lake at night during Ocala’s Fourth of July event.
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2 months ago
PHOTOS | Rain, shine, and Patriotic Skies: Ocala’s 4th of July celebration brings the boom

Despite downpours, families packed Tuscawilla Park for Ocala’s annual Patriotic Skies event—complete with fireworks, food trucks, and festive fun.