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The Ocala City Council approved a monument to honor the legacy of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church at the site of the future Downtown Garage No. 2 during their Dec. 3 meeting.
Local
1 month ago
Historic Ocala Church Turns to Public for Help Finishing New House of Worship

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, whose previous location was purchased by the City of Ocala, has started a GoFundMe to finish the process of building a new house of worship.

stomp the swamp logo
Community
1 month 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.

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Community
1 month ago
Ocala Nonprofit Horse Farms Forever Opposes Changes to Make Margaritaville RV Park Bigger, Public

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning modification from a planned unit development with private amenities to one with public amenities. However, the proposed RV park, which is currently under development is in the Farmland Preservation area.

Meet Hershey's Kisses an almost 4-year-old Swiss Mountain dog available for adoption at the Humane Society of Marion County.
Project Pawsitivity
1 month ago
Project Pawsitivity: Happy, Goofy, and Full of Love

Hershey’s is ready for her kisses at the Humane Society of Marion County.

A logo for Peach Valley Cafe that reads, "Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch" and "Coming Soon" underneath it.
Food & Drink
1 month ago
Peach Valley Cafe to Open at Former Bob Evans Site in Ocala

The former Bob Evans restaurant on SR 200 will soon welcome a Peach Valley Cafe to the busy Ocala corridor.

Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano expressed how proud he is of the girls at Pace.
Community
1 month ago
Ocala Mayor’s Life Story Resonates Powerfully with Youth at Silver Springs Youth Academy

City of Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano shared a stirring testimonial at the Silver Springs Youth Academy, on the importance of serving God and others.

Two tarts sit next to each other in a white box. One tart features raspberries displayed in circles with a white powder on top. Underneath is a bread base and a yellow dish to hold the desert. The other pastry is pink and rose shaped with a rose cream poking from the top. Underneath the rose is a cracker on top of a yellow dish to hold the pastry.
Food & Drink
1 month ago
Love at First Bite: Where to Indulge Your Sweet Tooth in Ocala for Valentine’s Day and Beyond

These local Ocala bakeries and restaurants offer desserts for every occasion.

The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative was founded by horsemen to address issues and protect the thoroughbred industry and its interests. A horse gallops during a morning workout at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach in 2024.
Sports
1 month ago
Decoupling Bill that could Negatively Impact Marion Thoroughbred Industry Passes State House

The Florida House of Representatives passed a vote Feb. 11, regarding HB 881, which would allow thoroughbred racetracks in the state to decouple their on-site casino permit from their live racing permit, and stop running horses.

Carolyne and Howard Freeman from Stop Children's Cancer
Community
1 month 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.

a major depression opened up along empire church road in lake county florida
Local
1 month ago
Depression on Empire Church Road in Groveland Confirmed to Be Sinkhole

The depression that opened up on Lake County’s Empire Church Road on Feb. 2 has been confirmed to be a sinkhole.

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