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Community
6 months ago
Marion County Denies Request for Goats, Ducks and Geese at Dunnellon-Area Property

Marion County commissioners unanimously denied a request to keep goats, ducks and geese at a Dunnellon-area home after neighbors raised concerns about noise, odors and animal roaming onto nearby properties.

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Community
6 months ago
Memorial Day 2026 Events and Commemorations around the 352

Memorial Day commemorations are taking over Marion County, Gainesville and North Central Florida this week.

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Community
6 months ago
Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Organization Issues Notice of May 26 Meeting

The TPO will cover multiple agenda items of interest to the public next Tuesday.

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Local
6 months ago
Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and Horse Farms Forever Host Corridor Connect+ LIVE Event

Tomorrow’s program aims to unite, educate and inform those parties and individuals interested in best stewardship of the Florida Wildlife Corridor and local preserved lands.

A storefront with a sign that reads "Boot Barn Coming Soon."
Business
6 months ago
Boot Barn Coming to Ocala Shopping Corridor Near Paddock Mall

A new Boot Barn location appears to be headed to Ocala, replacing a longtime party supply store along State Road 200.

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Community
6 months ago
Alachua County Seeks Volunteers for Community Ambassador Program Supporting Victim Services Outreach

The Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center is recruiting Community Ambassador Program volunteers to help raise awareness of interpersonal violence prevention and connect residents with available support services. Applications are due May 18, with training beginning May 20.

Beige wooden building with blue double doors, wreaths, and a sign reading COTTON CLUB Museum and Cultural Center; address 837.
Community
6 months ago
Cotton Club Museum to Host Florida Emancipation Day Celebration in Gainesville

The free May 23 event will feature a community walk, live entertainment, educational activities and discussions focused on Florida’s Black history and culture.

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Weather Updates
6 months ago
Hurricane Preparedness Events Planned Across the 352 Ahead of 2026 Season

With hurricane season beginning June 1, organizations across North Central Florida are hosting preparedness workshops and community events to help residents get ready.

Specialist Mariyah Collington of Tavares Florida
Community
6 months ago
Body of Tavares Army Specialist Mariyah Collington Recovered

Collington, who graduated from Orange County’s Evans High School and lived called Tavares home, disappeared during a training mission two weeks ago.

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Entertainment
6 months ago
’90s Swing Revivalists Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Celebrate Three Decades of Style at the Reilly

The band that helped spark the ’90s retro swing trend celebrates more than 30 years of boppin’ with an Ocala show May 17.

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