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Meet Nancy, a 10-year-old gray and white dog waiting for her forever home at Maion County Animal Services.
Project Pawsitivity
4 months ago
Project Pawsitivity: Fancy Nancy Sweet As Candy

Ten-year-old Nancy loves treats almost as much as she loves to be loved, and she’s available at Marion County Animal Services.

In the foreground is a blurred black light pole with autumn-colored leaves hanging around it. In the background is a white gazebo with an American flag standing on top of it. Further back are restaurants and shops lining a city street.
Local
4 months ago
Ocala City Council Approves Paddock Market’s Request to Sell Alcohol on Premises

The Ocala City Council approved the request of Paddock Market to sell beer, wine and liquor for on-premises consumption.

A brown sign reads, "Florida's Silver Springs" in bold white letters with trees surrounding it. A graphic in the foreground features a transparent brown box with a green border. Green and white text is in the center reading, "Oddities | Charity Car Shows | Sculptures | Art Festival. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
4 months ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS FEB. 20-22: Oddities, Charities and More

This weekend features a market, charity car shows, a sculpture stroll and more for those looking for a lively weekend.

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Community
4 months ago
Marion County Commission Holds Public Hearing on Concerts at World Equestrian Center

The first of two public hearings regarding a developer amendment agreement between Marion County and the owners, including the World Equestrian Center was held Feb. 18, 2026, with the board taking no action and hearing only public comment.

fire station groundbreaking in ocala
Community
4 months ago
Ocala Fire Rescue Breaks Ground on Station #8 in Ocala’s Northwest Corridor

Local luminaries gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the forthcoming Ocala Fire Rescue Station #8.

Detour and road closed signs in front of construction fencing near a school zone in Ocala.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Overnight Collision on Northbound I-75 Involves Four Tractor Trailers, One Driver Hospitalized

Northbound I-74 was closed for several hours overnight after a collision involving multiple semis occurred just north of the CR 484 exit.

a young boy plays with a goat at the soutneastern youth fair in marion county
Local
4 months ago
Marion County Commissioners Kick Off 86th Southeastern Youth Fair with Proclamation

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners issued a proclamation celebrating the Southeastern Youth Fair, which kicks off Feb. 19

A beige background, with blue to the left and right, with flag on either side of the center beige background. A multi-colored insignia with writing an images in the center, in front of the beige background, with a gray wall underneath the insignia at the bottom of the background.
Community
4 months ago
Marion County Commission Approves Zoning Modification for RV Park with Margaritaville-Themed Amenities

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved a zoning modification for text amendments for an RV Park from being a PUD with private amenities to a PUD with public amenities, by a 4-1 vote.

american political party mascots the elephant and donkey used in connection with a story about the marion county alliance of braver angels
Elections
4 months ago
Cross-Partisan Depolarization Group Marion County Alliance of Braver Angels to Meet at Main Public Library Feb. 19

A local branch of national cross-partisan group Braver Angels will meet at the Marion County Public Library on Feb. 19.

The front entrance of Ocala’s City Hall in the background with “CITY HALL” displayed on an arch above the double door entrances on the left and right. There are short red brick walls in front of the entrance with stairs leading up to the doors on either side. In the foreground are trees on either side of the City Hall arch and a beige and blue horse statue facing left.
Community
4 months ago
City of Ocala Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Ocala Citizens Academy

Twenty-five City of Ocala residents will be selected from the applications to undergo an 11-week immersion in municipal governance.

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