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Features
2 months ago
UF/IFAS Extension Experts Help Tavares Cemetery Become Accredited Arboretum

Tavares Cemetery is the first in the state to become accredited as an arboretum.

A person dressed as an ice cream cone in front of a Baskin Robbins, poses for a picture while advertising the new location.
Food & Drink
2 months ago
Scoops, Spins and Smiles Mark Baskin-Robbins Ocala’s Grand Opening

On Saturday, Jan. 10, Ocala’s new Baskin-Robbins location held a grand opening celebration for ice cream enthusiasts and their families.

a man holds an anti-ICE sign at a protest in The Villages, Florida
Community
2 months ago
Hundreds Gather in The Villages to Protest ICE Shooting of Renee Good (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

Protesters took to the streets in The Villages on Jan. 12 to protest the shooting of Rene Good by an agent of ICE in Minneapolis.

A performer dressed in a red shirt, bandana and black shorts stands behind a microphone with a guitar with various instruments and speakers around him.
Entertainment
2 months ago
Delayed First Friday Art Walk of the New Year Offers Entertainment, Art and Vendors in Ocala

The inaugural First Friday Art Walk of the new year was hosted on the second Friday of the month for festive fun without interfering with New Year’s celebrations.

A group of geriatric Malayan Flying Foxes hanging upside down feeding from cantaloupe.
Features
2 months ago
Going Batty for Conservation: Lubee Bat Conservancy’s Mission in Gainesville

Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville combines conservation, creativity and community outreach to give bats a second chance.

A body of water with a small fountain spouting water out in upward dispersal. Green grass and trees surround the water with a metal sculpture on the right and white and gray buildings directly behind the spouting water. In the foreground is a graphic that reads, "Friday Artwalk | Outdoor Expo | Murder Mystery | Tribute Concert. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
2 months ago
JAN. 9-11 WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Markets, Local Arts and Murder Mystery

Markets, First Friday Artwalk, an outdoor expo and a lively tribute concert are here for a vibrant start to 2026.

A split-screen photograph comparing the old Homosassa Springs sign (left) with the new Homosassa Springs sign (right). Foliage and trees surround the sign on both ends.
Features
2 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Homosassa Springs’ Roadside Roots and State Park Revival

Once a kitschy roadside attraction complete with underwater observatories and animal actors, Homosassa Springs has evolved into a Florida state park where echoes of Old Florida tourism now coexist with conservation and native wildlife protection.

Front view of the Appleton Museum of Art, featuring a grand modern facade with tall columns and large dark-tinted glass windows. A cascading water fountain runs down the center of the entrance walkway, surrounded by neatly trimmed greenery and a circular driveway. Three decorative animal sculptures are placed in the middle of the fountain near the museum entrance, and the sky is clear and blue. In the foreground is a graphic that reads, "Film Screening | Living History | Armor Party | Candlelight Tribute. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend." A popcorn bucket sits in the top left corner and candles in the top right.
Entertainment
2 months ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS JAN 2-4: Lively Events to Kick Off the New Year

This weekend is packed with a variety of events for an active start to the new year.

A wide, open town square with a red and gray brick star pattern in the center, surrounded by low brick walls and benches. In the background, cars are parked along the street in front of several storefronts. Trees line the sidewalk, providing shade, and flower planters add color to the scene.
Business
2 months ago
Here Are Some of the Ocala Businesses that Closed in 2025

These Ocala businesses closed in 2025.

A small gnome figurine sits in a small opening at the base of a tree with leaves surrounding it.
Community
2 months ago
Top Parks in Ocala for Community and Family Gathering

Ocala is home to beautiful and lively parks open to the community with unique features making each one worth a visit.

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