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Local
2 weeks ago
Ocala Board to Consider Amending Redevelopment Plans for Four City Areas

The City of Ocala’s Community Redevelopment Area Agency board will consider amending a resolution relating to the community redevelopment plans for four subareas.

Business
2 weeks ago
Here Are the Businesses that Opened in the 352 in November

Take a look at our list of new businesses in Ocala, Marion County, Gainesville and beyond that opened their doors in November 2025.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Marion County to Consider Request from Tractor Supply for Increased Sign Size

The Marion County Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from an applicant that would allow for the increase in the size of signs at their new location.

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Local
2 weeks ago
Summerfield Tree Farm Helps Create Lasting Holiday Memories

Nicholas Christmas Tree Farm in Summerfield allows people to take part in a time-honored tradition of cutting down their own tree.

Holiday Guide
3 weeks ago
Toys for Tots Ocala/Marion to Collect Donations at First Friday Art Walk Dec. 5

Toys for Tots Ocala/Marion County will be collected donations of new, unwrapped toys during downtown Ocala’s First Friday Art Walk on Friday, Dec. 5.

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Holiday Guide
3 weeks ago
Shop Local for Early Christmas Gifts This Year at Shops and Markets like These

As stores begin prepping for the holidays, locals can get their holiday fix at these Ocala area locations perfect for Christmas gift shopping.

The Trains at the Holidays exhibit is in its 28th year at the College of Central Florida.
Holiday Guide
3 weeks ago
Ocala’s Trains at the Holidays Celebrates 30 Years with December Display

The Trains at the Holidays exhibit is in its 30th year at the College of Central Florida.

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Entertainment
3 weeks ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Christmas Concerts, Holiday Movies and Lights, Lights, Lights

This weekend is full of seasonal festivities with holiday light shows, a Christmas concert, a tree lighting ceremony and more.

Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County Proclaims Dec. 1 to be Rosa Parks Day

Seventy years after her revolutionary act of courage, The Marion County Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed Dec. 1 to be Rosa Parks Day.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County Planning and Zoning Approves Recommendation for 72-Home Development

The Marion County Planning and Zoning Board approved recommendations for a small-scale land use from low residential to medium residential and a zoning request from general agriculture to planned unit development at their meeting on Nov. 24.