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Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Florida Department of Health Marion County to Host ‘World’s Greatest Baby Shower’ March 20

The Florida Dept. of Health-Marion County is parenting with multiple local and regional organizations to throw a county-wide baby shower for new and expectant parents in the 352.

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Marion County Issues Planned Water Boil Notice for Courtney Acres, Fore Acres, & Hillside Customers

Portions of the Marion County should expect water service interruptions on Tuesday, March 17 as Marion County Utilities works on new connections for water and sewer services.

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Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Panel Discussion and Book Launch to Explore Dementia Care and Aging Support in Ocala

Author and realtor David Culbreath celebrates the launch of his book on caring for elders with dementia by hosting a panel of experts on the subject in Ocala on March 12.

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Florida Dept. of Health Marion County to Provide Free or Low-Cost Breast Cancer Screenings

The Florida DOH-Marion will conduct mammograms on a sliding scale in Ocala on March 25.

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Rabies Advisory Issued for Marion County

A raccoon that was killed near Belleview in late February tested positive for the disease.

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Community
4 months ago
Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K Returns to Support Pulmonary Patients on March 7

The third annual Gator Steps for Lung Disease takes place at the UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex in Gainesville on Saturday, March 7.

Bronson resident Darryl McGuinnes owes his life to fast-acting bystanders who performed CPR when he collapsed after cardiac arrest.
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
HCA Florida Healthcare Urges Residents of the 352 to Learn CPR for American Heart Month

In addition to local fire departments, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital offers classes in Hands-Only CPR.

A colored photo of a llama sitting with the words, "Animal Yoga & Experiences in the 352" in the foreground.
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Namaste with Nature: Animal Yoga & Zen Experiences Around the 352

Add some animal energy to your practice at these novel yoga classes across the North Central Florida region.

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Community
4 months ago
Autism Awareness Advocates Prepare for 17th ‘Stomp the Swamp’ in Gainesville

This year’s Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness will appropriately be held at Gainesville’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on March 7.

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Community
4 months ago
27th Annual Stop Children’s Cancer Bear-A-Thon Raises $100,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research

Ocala radio stations 97.3 K-Country and 92.5/95.5 Wind-FM helped Stop Children’s Cancer raise more than $100,000 for pediatric cancer research in a single day.