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Sports
1 week ago
College of Central Florida Patriots Men’s Baseball Team Clinches Citrus Conference Championship

The Pats clinched the conference win over a weekend doubleheader against Indian River State College.

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Local
2 weeks ago
This Weekend’s St. Mark’s Greek Orthodox Church Festival in Belleview is Rich in Culture and Heritage

The 26th Annual St. Mark’s Greek Orthodox Church Festival is rich in culture and heritage and offers something for everyone.

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Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Blueberries Take Over the McPherson Campus this Weekend

Join the community for a lively celebration of blueberries this weekend at the Blueberry Fest.

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Business
2 weeks ago
CareerSource Offering Levy County Residents Free “Broadband Boot Camp” Job Training

The employment resource will offer a one-week training in the fiber optic installation and maintenance industry in May.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Ocala City Council Gets Annual Update from Reilly Arts Center and Marion Theatre

An update on the Reilly Arts Center and the Marion Theatre annul activity report was provided at the Ocala City Council on April 21, 2026.

A large banner reading “Ocala Downtown Market" hangs under the roof of a covered pavilion. The structure features yellow steel beams and an open concrete floor, with string lights hanging from the ceiling. Red railings line the entrance, and trees and grass are visible in the background. In the foreground is a brown box with a green border. White and green text inside of the box read, "Festivals | Fundraiser | Car Show | Market. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
2 weeks ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS APRIL 24-26: Fests, Fundraiser and Car Show

This weekend is full of lively events with plenty of festivals to keep every day eventful.

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Business
2 weeks ago
Marion County Commission Approves Census Tract Selections for Opportunity Zone Program

A presentation by county staff of the selection for census tracts recommendations for the Opportunity Zones Program, which offers capital gains breaks for reinvestment in community areas, was made before the Marion County Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Moving Forward as Office of County Engineer Presents Marion County Roadway Updates

The Office of the County Engineer provided an update on a number of road projects in Marion County.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Marion County Commission Meeting Inspires Lively Discussion About the 484 Interchange at I-75

Two projects that have drawn the attention and ire of concerned citizens the interchange at 484 and I-75 and the Marion Oaks Manor Flyover were discussed at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 21, 2026.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Marion County Announces Additional Work, Lane Closure at Intersection of SW 49th Ave. Rd and SW 66th St.

Phase 2 of the intersection improvement, which includes a new lane closure on SW 66th St., will begin on Thursday.