Tavares Cemetery is the first in the state to become accredited as an arboretum.
On Saturday, Jan. 10, Ocala’s new Baskin-Robbins location held a grand opening celebration for ice cream enthusiasts and their families.
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.
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.
Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville combines conservation, creativity and community outreach to give bats a second chance.
Markets, First Friday Artwalk, an outdoor expo and a lively tribute concert are here for a vibrant start to 2026.
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.
This weekend is packed with a variety of events for an active start to the new year.
These Ocala businesses closed in 2025.
Ocala is home to beautiful and lively parks open to the community with unique features making each one worth a visit.