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Local
2 weeks ago
Proposed Ocala Zoological Park and Aquarium targets 2028 opening, no location secured yet

Organizers of the new Ocala zoo and aquarium say a late-2028 debut depends on finding a site, securing financing, and completing permits, with the project still in its earliest planning stages.

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Entertainment
2 weeks ago
McIntosh 1890s Festival comes roaring back | PHOTOS

The McIntosh 1890s Festival made a strong comeback on Oct. 17, after its January 2026 cancellation.

Halloween in the 352
2 weeks ago
What still walks in Ocala: A ghost tour in the horse capital

Two weeks before Halloween, a guided walk through historic Ocala revealed the stories, houses, and lingering presences that never fully left the horse capital.

Election Guide
3 weeks ago
Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon couldn’t be more different, and that’s exactly what this Senate race comes down to

Background on both candidates and the biggest gaps in their platforms on healthcare, housing, immigration, and the role of government.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Lady Lake commissioner leaves meeting after speaker calls homosexuality a “mental illness”

Lady Lake Commissioner Treva Roberts says she left the Oct. 6 meeting after a speaker called homosexuality a mental illness, following more than a year of public comments from First Baptist Church of Lady Lake.

In the foreground is a light pole with autumn-colored leave and a sideways sign reading, "Ocala. Find your place." In the background are trees, buildings and multiple poles with similar leaves and signs reading rules. There are also tables with umbrellas and walking paths for public use.
Local
3 weeks ago
City of Ocala to host public meeting on downtown trail project Oct. 28

The city wants to gather public input on a proposed trail to connect the Osceola Avenue trail downtown to Silver Springs State Park.

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Business
3 weeks ago
Ocala renews $190,000 Chamber & Economic Partnership development contract from general fund

The new contract with Ocala Metro CEP sets new and higher goals for the partnership and changes the payment schedule.

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Business
3 weeks ago
RaceTrac to open new location, give out gift cards in Oxford Oct. 15

OXFORD, FL (352today.com) – Ninety-odd-year-old gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac—founded in St. […]

The Discovery Center in Ocala.
Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Love in the lab: Discovery Center hosts Halloween-y slime-themed Date Night in Ocala

Couples can mix up their own slime, hunt for a slime monster and enjoy spooky science demonstrations during the Discovery Center’s adults-only date night Oct. 16.

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Education
3 weeks ago
Marion County School Board approves nearly $4 million for 22 new school buses

The Marion County School Board approved a $3.9 million purchase of 22 new school buses with GPS and cameras on Monday.