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Local
1 year ago
U.S. Navy bombing tests may disrupt traffic and displace wildlife in Ocala National Forest

Use caution and secure property as military exercises continue through Wednesday.

A large crowd cheers and raises their hands during a nighttime outdoor concert featuring Brantley Gilbert. The stage is lit with red and blue lights, with giant video screens on both sides showing the performers. The backdrop reads “Brantley Gilbert Off the Rails Tour 2024.”
Entertainment
1 year ago
Rock the Country moves to Florida Horse Park, bringing big names and big crowds

Get ready for big-name bands, fun for the whole family, and a weekend that’s great for local businesses

Local
1 year ago
Raise a glass, Ocala: Celebrate National Beer Day tomorrow with perfect local pairings

From frosty pints to seafood and pizza, local favorites Shuckin’ Shack and Mellow Mushroom serve up brews worth toasting.

Artist Patricia Teal offered a variety of paintings downtown during First Friday Art Walk in Ocala, FL on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Entertainment
1 year ago
ICYMI: Downtown Ocala bursts with color and fun at First Friday Art Walk | PHOTOS

Families enjoy art, music, and kid-friendly entertainment during lively monthly event through May.

A close-up of ripe peaches evokes the magical fruit at the heart of James and the Giant Peach, a youth theater production running April 11–13 at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center in Ocala, Fla.
Entertainment
1 year ago
James and the Giant Peach rolls into Ocala for a magical family adventure

The Academy at Ocala Civic Theatre presents a youth production full of whimsy, wonder, and larger-than-life fun April 11–13.

Boaters prepare for a day on the water at Bird Creek Park boat ramp in Yankeetown, FL, commonly known as the “End of the Road,” where County Road 40 meets the Gulf. Lawmakers are considering renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Local
1 year ago
​Yankeetown’s ‘End of the Road’ may soon lead to the Gulf of America

If passed by the Senate, state maps and schoolbooks will begin calling it the Gulf of America starting July 1.

Local
1 year ago
Firefighters contain Belleview structure fire that spread to nearby woods

No injuries reported as crews work to control flames and prevent further damage.

Community
1 year ago
Belleview parks go smoke-free to protect kids and fresh air

New city policy bans smoking and vaping in all public parks to create cleaner, safer spaces for families.

Community
1 year ago
Marion County is growing fast: Here’s how it could impact your daily life

From school crowding to traffic near the soccer fields, county leaders are planning now for a future that hits close to home.

An insurance adjuster reviews a personal accident claim form next to a damaged vehicle following a collision. In Florida, drivers must carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Property Damage Liability (PDL) coverage under the state’s no-fault insurance laws.
Angie Lewis
1 year ago
Understanding insurance in Florida: 8 things new (and native) Ocala residents need to know

From no-fault auto insurance laws to hurricane coverage, Angie Lewis State Farm breaks down what first-time Florida policyholders really need to know.