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Community
2 months ago
Marion County Commission Meeting Inspires Lively Discussion About the 484 Interchange at I-75

Two projects that have drawn the attention and ire of concerned citizens the interchange at 484 and I-75 and the Marion Oaks Manor Flyover were discussed at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 21, 2026.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Marion County Announces Additional Work, Lane Closure at Intersection of SW 49th Ave. Rd and SW 66th St.

Phase 2 of the intersection improvement, which includes a new lane closure on SW 66th St., will begin on Thursday.

Entertainment
2 months ago
Opa! Ocala and Belleview Bring Back Annual Greek Festival April 24-26

Food, fun and traditional entertainment take over Belleview this weekend for the annual St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival.

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Features
2 months ago
Williston Man Co-Bred Record-Setting Sales Horse

A Williston man who is no stranger to success as a thoroughbred owner and breeder, bred the record setting 2-year-old colt that sold April 17, 2026, for $10.5 million.

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Food & Drink
2 months ago
Ocala Hooters to Close Apr. 19 after Nearly a Decade

The Ocala location of Hooters will shut its doors Sunday as part of a broader corporate restructuring effort, ending about 10 years of service.

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Community
2 months ago
Off-Site Parking Approved for Church by City of Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission

The City of Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved recommending a request for a church to have off-site parking at a public hearing on April 13, 2026.

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Local
2 months ago
Sumter County Announces Closure Along C 462 in Wildwood for Railroad Maintenance

The closure and detour, near the Duke Energy Plant in Wildwood on Monday, April 20.

Local
2 months ago
Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission Approves Recommendation Request for Vision 2050 Plan

The City of Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Ocala Vision 2050 draft, as the municipality had developed strategies to adapt to the forthcoming changes and growth of the area.

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Food & Drink
2 months ago
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen to Open May 11 at former Bahama Breeze Location in Gainesville

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is set to open in Gainesville on May 11, taking over the former Bahama Breeze location.

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Features
2 months ago
Abandoned Williston Hospital Fails to Draw Bidders at Tax Deed Auction

A long-vacant Williston hospital failed to attract any bidders at auction, leaving its future uncertain after years of financial and legal troubles.

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