
“Everything is free, and these events bring people together to shop, explore new ideas, and practice new skills like mending, sewing, and dyeing, thereby extending the life of textiles,” said Ocala Clothing Swap CEO/Founder Esmee Bancroft.

The Florida Department of transportation says the crash is near the exit for State Road 222/NW 39th Avenue. As of 3:45 p.m., traffic was backed up for about four miles.

This will be the second Olympic games for Ocala eventer Will Coleman. He competed in the 2012 Olympic games in London.

Thousands packed Ocala’s Tuscawilla Park to witness the twist on a 4th of July tradition. Were you there? Link in story to share your photos and videos with us.

Why stop after the 4th of July? Spend a fun weekend at these free, family-friendly events around North Central Florida.

Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken strongly believes in community policing as a crime prevention strategy. He says the idea is to get people involved in their own safety and security,

Hundreds celebrated America’s Birthday enjoying an Independence Day parade in the Alachua County town of Micanopy which featured classic cars, Colonial re-enactors and a few quirky entrants.

Road closures, parking, shuttles and what about the chance for rain? We have answers to it all right here for you.

See photos from the 34th annual Fanfares & Fireworks and share yours with us.
Get in the patriotic spirit with family-friendly local 4th of July festivities. We have your guide to events across the 352.