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Community
4 weeks ago
Agenda for July 7 Ocala City Council Meeting Includes Booze Sales, Rezoning Request

The agenda for this week’s Ocala City Council meeting has been released and includes several items of interest to the public.

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Business
4 weeks ago
Here Are Some of the New Businesses that Opened in the 352 in June 2026

Coffee, grocery and restaurant brands are all among the businesses to open their doors in the North Central Florida area in June.

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Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
Senior Health Expos Return to Marion, Sumter and Lake Counties

From free health screenings and giveaways to Medicare information and wellness resources, Senior Health Expos are returning to Marion, Sumter and Lake counties with opportunities for older adults and caregivers to connect with local experts throughout 2026 and into 2027.

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Local
1 month ago
4 Municipalities in the 352 Make Boatmart’s List of the Top 7 Lake Towns in Florida

The national boating website’s ranking is full of–and topped by–North Central Florida hotspots.

The exterior of a pub with grey, concrete walls sits at the corner of a street. The front of the building has a black awning above a door on the left and two windows to the right. Chair line the wall under the windows on the right. A sign toward the top of the building reads, "The Black Sheep" and a smaller sign to the right of the door reads "128." In front of the building is a planter with green plants filling the entirety of the planter with a tree toward the right and a light pole reaching up through the tree.
Food & Drink
1 month ago
Black Sheep on Broadway: Woman-Owned Ocala Gastropub Thrives Amid Economic Challenges with Inclusive Events and Smart Specials

The Downtown Ocala restaurant started with a barroom focus in 2019 but now boasts a full menu and multiple weekly events.

Project Pawsitivity
1 month ago
Project Pawsitivity: Bunny Rabbit the Happy Heart Stealer

Five-year-old border collie mix Bunny Rabbit is available for adoption now at the Humane Society of Marion County.

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Food & Drink
1 month ago
The Lodge Ocala Forced to Close After City Declares Building Unsafe

The downtown Ocala favorite has reportedly been deemed unsafe for occupancy.

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Sports
1 month ago
Major League Fishing’s Orange Lake Pro Bass Tournament to Be Televised on Discovery

The tournament took place on Orange Lake in Alachua County in late May 2026.

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Community
1 month ago
Lake County Animal Shelter Announces America250 Pet Adoption Special for July

The Tavares shelter is knocking adoption fees down to $2.50 (get it?) throughout the month of July.

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Business
1 month ago
Power Couple Acquires Ocala’s Garden Works: From Ski Lift Chat to Revitalizing a Legacy Brand

How a chance ski lift conversation inspired Sunshine and Gabriel Chapman to acquire Ocala’s Garden Works, breathing new life into the 34-year American-made gardening brand.

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