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The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative was founded by horsemen to address issues and protect the thoroughbred industry and its interests. A horse gallops during a morning workout at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach in 2024.
Sports
4 months ago
Decoupling Bill that could Negatively Impact Marion Thoroughbred Industry Passes State House

The Florida House of Representatives passed a vote Feb. 11, regarding HB 881, which would allow thoroughbred racetracks in the state to decouple their on-site casino permit from their live racing permit, and stop running horses.

Carolyne and Howard Freeman from Stop Children's Cancer
Community
4 months ago
27th Annual Stop Children’s Cancer Bear-A-Thon Raises $100,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research

Ocala radio stations 97.3 K-Country and 92.5/95.5 Wind-FM helped Stop Children’s Cancer raise more than $100,000 for pediatric cancer research in a single day.

a major depression opened up along empire church road in lake county florida
Local
4 months ago
Depression on Empire Church Road in Groveland Confirmed to Be Sinkhole

The depression that opened up on Lake County’s Empire Church Road on Feb. 2 has been confirmed to be a sinkhole.

HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital
Jobs
4 months ago
HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital to Host Weekly Walk-In Hiring Events Prior to Spring 2026 Opening

“Talent Thursdays” will take place every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the new hospital campus in Gainesville.

Christmas tree in the background, blue and white on the wall in the background, with two rows of people standing in front of and next to one another.
Local
4 months ago
Mentorship Program The VERB Kind Impacts At-Risk Youth in Marion, Alachua, Beyond

Mentors make all the difference in a program that helps reduce the recidivism rate for incarcerated young people.

Marion County Public Schools sign with slogan "Helping Every Student Succeed" against a blue sky.
Education
4 months ago
Marion County School Board Approves Funding for Osceola Middle School Project

The Marion County Public School Board approved funding for a construction project that will transform Osceola Middle School’s Building No. 2.

Community
4 months ago
City of Belleview Hosts Homeless Task Force Meeting to Strengthen Community Coordination

The Task Force meeting on Jan. 22 focused on strengthening coordination efforts between groups, improving communication and maximizing community impact.

Community
4 months ago
City of Wildwood Launches Online Municipal Improvement Projects Tracker

The City of Wildwood has launched a publicly accessible online tool to keep residents informed of ongoing infrastructure and capital improvement projects.

Front view of the Reilly Arts Center, featuring a gray and purple art deco facade with arched doorways and palm trees.
Entertainment
4 months ago
The Reilly Arts Center: 50 Years of the Ocala Symphony

The Reilly Arts Center celebrates 50 years of community music initiatives with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.

sand sculpture of a dragon to illustrate new Ocala sand and sun festival
Spring Guide
4 months ago
City of Ocala Announces New Sun & Sand Festival, Opens Call for Vendors

Ocala’s new Sun & Sand Festival will take place May 16 and feature a competition between six professional sand sculptors.

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