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Business
2 weeks ago
City of Ocala eliminates business tax receipt requirement

The business tax receipt was basically a license required for businesses to operate in Ocala.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Ocala City Council approves extra $190,936 for fire apparatus after missed prepayment discount

The additional $190,936 expenditure approved by the Ocala City Council on Oct. 20 covers the difference after the city missed a prepayment discount on four fire apparatus units, including the Typhoon rescue pumper.

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Entertainment
2 weeks ago
352 WEEKEND TOP EVENT PICKS OCT. 23-25: Fine Arts Fest, Chocolate Class and Spooktaculars

This weekend is host to spooktaculars aplenty, local artistry for everyone to enjoy and even a chocolate tasting class in North Central Florida.

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Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Loomis Bros. Circus brings its modern twist on the classic Big Top spectacle back to Ocala

The 29-year-old circus troupe is based here in Florida and has been returning to Ocala for several years.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Humane Society of North Central Florida announces 2027 calendar featuring local firefighters

What could be better than cute first responders and even cuter adoptable animals?

Local
2 weeks ago
Ocala City Council denies Spot On Liquors alcohol permit near daycare

Ocala City Council members cited the store’s proximity to a daycare and existing alcohol outlets nearby as reasons for rejecting the application from Mikael 25 Inc.

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Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
Come hungry: Ocala Food & Wine Festival returns to WEC

The Ocala Food & Wine Festival returns to World Equestrian Center Nov. 6-8 with chef-led dining, food and beverage tastings, a student culinary competition and a jazz brunch.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Marion County schedules public hearings on billboard setback change

Marion County commissioners scheduled the first public hearing on a proposed billboard setback exception for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.

Local
2 weeks ago
Marion County commissioners approve SE 136th Court abandonment despite staff opposition

County commissioners overrode a staff recommendation and approved the vacation of SE 136th Court near Lake Weir while preserving access for canal maintenance.

Business
2 weeks ago
BJ’s Wholesale Club to open Ocala location Friday, offer $2 gas to members Wednesday

The long-awaited and highly anticipated retail membership club will open its doors in Ocala this Friday—but not before giving members an all-day deal on $2 gas on Wednesday.