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A road sign with arrows pointing in different directions, in the background, vehicles, waiting at a traffic light, trees to the left and right, with a street sign to the right.
Community
1 month ago
Marion County Office of the County Engineer Works Toward Connecting the Corridors

Flyovers and interchange projects would make life much easier for commuters to get from one side of the county to another. The good news is that there are some projects planned, but they do take time.

A rider dressed from Willy Wonka competes in the 1st annual childrens charity classic in February 2025
Community
1 month ago
United Way of Marion County’s Themed Equestrian Children’s Charity Classic Event Puts the Fun in Fundraising

The 2nd Annual Children’s Charity Classic brings, family-friendly fantasy and nostalgia to an equestrian competition and fundraiser on Feb. 20.

A rendering of the Children's Library expansion.
Community
1 month ago
Lady Lake Library Celebrates Opening of Children’s Library with Open House Feb. 23

The Town of Lady Lake is celebrating the official opening and ongoing growth of its expanded Children’s Library on Feb. 23.

Two awards sit on a table with a black tablecloth with a black and white background. The awards read, "Road to Wishes Truck Show" with categories reading, "Kids Choice" and "Lights Out."
Entertainment
1 month ago
Raney’s Truck Parts Supports Make-A-Wish Foundation at Ocala Truck Show (PHOTOS)

Raney’s Truck Parts hosted their second annual Road to Wishes Truck Show in Ocala to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Meet Naomi a 5-year-old Border Collie mix available for adoption at Marion County Animal Services.
Project Pawsitivity
1 month ago
Project Pawsitivity: Pawfect Love is in the Air

Five-year-old border collie mix Naomi is just waiting for her forever Valentine and Marion County Animal Services.

Tall buildings, cranes, palms, turf and tapeta courses in the background, with horses racing over a dirt racetrack in front of a sizable finish line marker.
Local
1 month ago
Equine Groups Fight Decoupling Legislation that Endangers Marion County Legacy Industry

A bill has moved forward in the Florida State House of Representatives that would allow Florida thoroughbred tracks to cease racing while keeping their other gambling facilities in operation.

Education
1 month ago
Marion County Students C-O-M-P-E-T-E In February 17 Spelling Bee

Students from middle schools across Marion County will compete in the Marion County 2026 Spelling Bee on Feb. 17.

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Community
1 month ago
Liberty Lives Here: How Marion County Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary

A host of activities will be part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration with Liberty Lives Here, America 250 Marion County, FL.

The front entrance of Ocala’s City Hall in the background with “CITY HALL” displayed on an arch above the double door entrances on the left and right. There are short red brick walls in front of the entrance with stairs leading up to the doors on either side. In the foreground are trees on either side of the City Hall arch and a beige and blue horse statue facing left.
Local
2 months ago
Ocala City Council Denies Amendment to Ordinance to Allow for Aboveground Incinerator

The Ocala City Council denied an applicant’s request that would have allowed for an aboveground air curtain incinerator.

A white and green sign for the Humane Society of Marion County sits in front of a pub on the corner of a street with guests looking from a distance.
Project Pawsitivity
2 months ago
Humane Society of Marion County Receives Grant for National Adoption Challenge

The Humane Society of Marion County won a $2,000 grant from national animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society on the strength of its performance during December’s Best Friends Bring Home Love Challenge.

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