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Front view of the in-progress Paddock Market at Paddock Mall in Ocala, featuring a modern dark brown exterior, large entrance doors, two white artificial trees, and two silver rearing horse sculptures on either side of the entrance.
Features
3 months ago
New-School Retail Space Paddock Market Begins Limited Operations at Paddock Mall in Ocala

Paddock Market has quietly opened with limited operations inside Ocala’s Paddock Mall, offering early access to a handful of vendors while many others prepare to open as the long-planned marketplace continues to take shape.

A light pole has green decorations wrapped around it with a sparkling red bow at the top. In the background are trees and powerlines. In the foreground is a graphic that reads, "The Nutcracker | Holiday Market | Photos with Santa | Trains. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend." Christmas lights hang from the top of the graphic with Santa on the right and a small train on the left.
Entertainment
3 months ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS DEC. 19-21: Unique Holiday Crafts and Events

Festive Christmas celebrations are filling this weekend for jolly holiday cheer.

Five people with numbered papers on their arms stand in a line with Chinook dogs. An audience watches from behind.
Features
3 months ago
Dog Days: World Equestrian Center Ocala Hosts Chinook Specialty 2025

The World Equestrian Center Ocala hosted the annual Chinook Specialty competition, celebrating the American sled dog breed, on Dec. 15 & 16, 2025.

A ghostly figure in the background of a dark lit forest setting.
Features
3 months ago
Debunked Ocala: Examining Ocala’s Dark Man Legend

Long shared through local folklore, the Dark Man of the Ocala National Forest remains an enduring legend–despite the absence of any verified proof.

Employees in a pizzeria serve fires, chicken and pizza during a celebration event.
Food & Drink
3 months ago
#1 New York Pizza: Serving the Marion Oaks Community for 20 Years

#1 New York Pizza in Marion Oaks Shopping Plaza celebrates serving pizza to the community for 20 years.

Color postcard-style image of Glen Springs showing the bright blue spring pool, surrounding greenery, and walkways leading toward the water.
Features
3 months ago
Defunct Ocala: How Glen Springs Slipped From Gainesville Icon to Hidden Ruin

Once one of Gainesville’s most popular swimming spots, Glen Springs has spent more than 50 years closed to the public as time, algae and property disputes have slowly obscured its past.

A group of kids pose for a picture next to a golf cart decorated to look like a gingerbread house.
Holiday Guide
3 months ago
Golf Cart Parade Brings Holiday Cheer to Downtown Ocala

The annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade brought festive fun to Historic Downtown Ocala.

Features
3 months ago
A Dam Good Time: Touring the Rodman Reservoir Drawdown

Every few years, the drawdown of Rodman Reservoir on the Marion-Putnam County line gives a glimpse of what returning the Ocklawaha River to its original path could bring.

A white sign with blue accents reads, "294 Marion Oaks Community Center." In the background, bushes create a line separating a sidewalk and the community Center. Christmas decorations can be seen in front of the building.
Entertainment
3 months ago
Light Up Marion Oaks: A Bright Event for a Small Community (SLIDESHOW)

The Marion Oaks Community Center illuminated the area in vibrant lights at Light Up Marion Oaks for a festive season.

A man dressed as a Seminole plays flute on a bench in front of a garden.
Entertainment
3 months ago
Festival at Fort King: The History of the Seminole War

The Fort King National Historic Landmark was host to Festival at Fort King where visitors could learn about the Seminole Wars and the fort’s significance.

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