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Crime & Safety
4 days ago
Alachua County Under Mandatory Burn Ban

Alachua County has instituted a mandatory burn ban to remain into effect until Feb. 6.

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Business
4 days ago
BJ’s Wholesale Club to Open First Ocala Location as Part of Winding Oaks Development

BJ’s Wholesale Club is planning its first location in Ocala, anchoring the retail portion of an upcoming residential and retail development.

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Community
5 days ago
The Yard Stop Donates Memorial Garden Remodel to Humane Society of Marion County

Longtime Marion County business and Humane Society supporter The Yard Stop will renovate the nonprofit’s memorial garden.

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Features
5 days ago
Fresh Finds and Friendly Faces Fill Circle Square Commons Farmers Market

The Circle Square Commons Farmers Market continues each Thursday, giving locals a weekly opportunity to enjoy a relaxed community gathering centered on fresh, locally made goods.

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Local
5 days ago
Check Out Our Photos and Video of Tim Tebow at Wednesday’s Walmart Opening in Ocala

The football icon and philanthropist appeared at the opening of a new Ocala Walmart Neighborhood Market in Ocala on Jan. 28.

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Community
6 days ago
Belleview Opens Registration for 2026 Fishing Derby and Community Cookout

Those interested in entering the Bellview Fishing Derby are encouraged to register now, as space is limited.

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Entertainment
6 days ago
Appleton Museum of Art Opens Exhibit by Late Florida Artist and Philanthropist Gladys Shafran Kashdin

The art of adopted Floridian artist and advocate Gladys Shafran Kashdin will be on display at Ocala’s Appleton Museum of Art through Aug. 23, 2026.

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Business
6 days ago
Camp Margaritaville Resort Orange Lake in Citra Seeks Taller Slide, Public Access at Launch

The developers of Camp Margaritaville Resort Orange Lake in Citra want to build taller slides for its water park and open its amenities up to paid public access.

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Local
7 days ago
Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Organization to Launch New Website Friday

The Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Organization will be launching their new website on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Community
1 week ago
Horse Farms Forever Director Shares the Importance of Safeguarding Marion’s Equine Traditions

Horse Farms Forever’s Executive Director Sara Fennessy shared her insights about the importance of protecting Marion County’s horse farms and rural character at Belleview on the Rise.