Participants showcase their chalk art at the 2025 OTrak Chalk Walk Competition held at Tuscawilla Art Park in Ocala, with winners receiving cash prizes and recognition for their creative talents.
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7 months ago
The winners of the 2025 OTrak Chalk Walk Competition were announced at Tuscawilla Art Park in Ocala | PHOTOS

Justin Alsedek, Brian Morris, and Charlotte Reed among top winners of the annual chalk art competition, showcasing local talent in Ocala.

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8 months ago
Ocala’s Boots Wright drives to global success in combined driving

Florida Horse Park kicks off the USEF Combined Driving Season with the first leg of the Florida Driving Triple Crown.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) dedicated his life to advancing civil rights through nonviolent protest, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. His work led to landmark legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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8 months ago
Reflecting on the legacy: Notable moments in the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

From the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the Nobel Peace Prize, the pivotal milestones that shaped Dr. King’s enduring fight for justice and equality.

2-year-old Wyatt has autism, and his mom is in desperate need of a service dog for him.
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8 months ago
Mother’s heartfelt struggle: Ocala mom fights to secure service dog for son with autism

Determined to protect her two-year-old son, Jacquelin Koon seeks community support to raise funds for a life-changing service dog to help Wyatt with autism.

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8 months ago
The Wright Stuff: Boots Wright races into the new season at Florida Horse Park

The veteran combined driver reflects on her lifelong passion for horses and four-decade journey in combined driving.

Visitors explore the Ma Barker House on Carney Island during the 90th anniversary of the infamous 1935 shootout.
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8 months ago
Remembering the Bradford-Ma Barker House 90 years later | PHOTOS

Marion County commemorated the 90th anniversary of the historic FBI shootout with Ma and Fred Barker at the Bradford-Ma Barker House on January 16, 2025. The preserved landmark stands as a powerful reminder of law enforcement’s victory over organized crime.

Community
8 months ago
Pinnacle Cares: Supporting dementia education and caregivers in Marion County

Join Pinnacle Cares for a weekend of fundraising events to benefit the Nancy Renyhart Dementia Education Program.

Molly died in 2023 but the impact of her abuse case lives on through the animal abuser registry.
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8 months ago
January declared Animal Abuser Registry Awareness Month in Marion County

Spearheaded by SPCA of Ocala President Lilly Baron, Marion County leads the effort to protect animals with its animal abuser registry ordinance.

Ocala-based dressage rider Sophia Schults, representing Hampton Green Farm, fulfills her lifelong dream of competing at the professional level.
Equine
8 months ago
From youth championship to young professional: Sophia Schults’ journey in dressage

A childhood dream realized, Schults reflects on her rise through equestrian ranks and the programs that paved her path to success.

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8 months ago
Schults and Conocido HGF: A bond forged through years of dedication

From young rider championships to national recognition, Sophia Schults reflects on her enduring partnership with Conocido HGF and their shared journey in the world of dressage.

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