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Ocala Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition
Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Ocala Symphony Orchestra announces 36th annual Young Artist Competition

The contest has been renamed this year to honor musician and committed supporter Margaret A. Dates.

Features
3 weeks ago
Meet 4 Ocala influencers who are changing how the city shows up on social media

A realtor, a downtown interviewer, a mattress-selling firefighter, and an artist are building local audiences in completely different ways.

teamwork cooperative
Business
3 weeks ago
Ocala manufacturing firm gives ownership to employees through stock ownership plan

Local company Fidelity Manufacturing has turned over stakes to workers through an employee stock ownership plan.

goat
Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County Commissioners approved goats for one Dunnellon family after denying a similar request nearby

Neighbors and the family whose earlier application was rejected raised questions about consistency after commissioners unanimously granted a reasonable accommodation for three goats on an R-1 property.

Community
4 weeks ago
Ocala City Council approves 15 new SunTran bus shelters at stops across the city

Genesis Construction will install the shelters with benches and solar lighting, using federal capital money rather than this year’s SunTran operating budget.

A sign attached to a window reflecting the parking lot. The sign itself has writing featuring different sizes, fonts and colors.
Education
4 weeks ago
Marion County School Board members say the community wants the former Central Elementary building saved

The former Central Elementary School at 512 SE Third St. in Ocala, later used as the Marion County Public Schools district office, closed in December 2022 and is now the subject of community meetings as the board considers selling the property.

Matthew Minter and Mounir Bouyounes seated at the commission dais during a Marion County hearing.
Local
4 weeks ago
Marion County settles two property takings and approves suing for eminent domain over two more

Tuesday’s agenda closed a Northwest 49th Street lawsuit with $225,000 and $125,955 deals and authorized eminent domain if talks fail on two other parcels.

Gate with fake fall leaves.
Entertainment
4 weeks ago
352 WEEKEND EVENT TOP PICKS OCT. 9-11: Jeeptoberfest, ‘Hocus Pocus,’ Jesus Fest & More

Enjoy a full weekend of seasonal festivities in Ocala… weather permitting.

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
4 weeks ago
Ocala Main Street launches new residents’ subscription membership ‘Friends of Downtown’

The residential club costs $18.85 a month and includes a decal, a newsletter, members-only events and a say in downtown advocacy.

Deep set windows, first and second floor, with white trim, with a facade over columns, with lettering, with stairs in the foreground.
Community
4 weeks ago
Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano says police made 10 arrests in underage sales sting amid kratom crackdown

He told city council on Tuesday that the city is also working with the attorney general on kratom enforcement, a Children’s Alliance education series and an ordinance the city attorney hopes to bring forward in the next couple of weeks.