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Front view of the in-progress Paddock Market at Paddock Mall in Ocala, featuring a modern dark brown exterior, large entrance doors, two white artificial trees, and two silver rearing horse sculptures on either side of the entrance.
Features
9 months ago
New-School Retail Space Paddock Market Begins Limited Operations at Paddock Mall in Ocala

Paddock Market has quietly opened with limited operations inside Ocala’s Paddock Mall, offering early access to a handful of vendors while many others prepare to open as the long-planned marketplace continues to take shape.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Bell Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Accident in Levy County

A 49-year-old Bell woman died after her Jeep turned over multiple times and she was ejected from the vehicle.

Community
9 months ago
Lake County Invites Community to Help Shape Comprehensive Plan in January Meetings

Lake County is calling for community input to help update its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, with three public meetings scheduled for January 2026.

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Community
9 months ago
Marion Commissioners Get Update on Belleview Health Department Project

The Belleview Health Department may be getting a facelift in the near future, increasing its size to keep up with the region’s growth and offer additional services.

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Features
9 months ago
Debunked Ocala: Examining Ocala’s Dark Man Legend

Long shared through local folklore, the Dark Man of the Ocala National Forest remains an enduring legend–despite the absence of any verified proof.

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.
Entertainment
9 months ago
Ocala City Council Approves Historic Landmark Where a Young Tom Petty Met Elvis Presley

The Ocala City Council approved an ordinance designating a historical marker celebrating two rock legends.

Closeup of Ocala Downtown Gazebo with white support beams and fencing surrounding it and leading down to the square. White triangles surround the top of the gazebo with a blue-gray dome sitting atop it and a City of Ocala circular logo placed center in the front facing triangle.
Local
9 months ago
Ocala’s Office of Homelessness Prevention Makes a Difference in Improving Lives

The city is working toward solutions to prevent homelessness, and making homelessness a brief, rare and non-reoccurring experience for all residents of Marion County.

Local
9 months ago
New Wildwood Arts & Crafts Festival to Debut Jan. 3 & 4, 2026

There’s a new arts ‘n’ crafts fest in the 352, and it’s going down at the Wildwood Community Center the first weekend in 2026.

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Community
9 months ago
Marion County Commission Approves Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame

A Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame honoring veterans not only for their military service, but for their involvement in the community, was approved at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Dec. 16, 2025.

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Community
9 months ago
Marion County Approves Special Use Permit for “Simunition” Training Facility in Citra

A facility in Citra would provide customers with an opportunity to simulate self-defense scenarios, if someone were to break into their home. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved the special use permit for the simunition training facility Dec. 15, 2025.

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