Holiday Guide
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.

A Christmas train decoration carrying tree and gift decorations stands in a large plaza with other Christmas decorations in the background. In the foreground is a graphic with a green border that reads, "Winter Wonderland | Holiday Train | Tree Lighting | Movie Night. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.

An open pavilion with lamp posts along a paved walkway leading toward it has Christmas decorations around it. The decorations include candy canes, wreaths snowman and deflated inflatable characters.
Holiday Guide
1 month ago
Marion Oaks Hosts Holiday Extravaganza for a Festive Start to the Season

Marion Oaks hosts the Annual Holiday Extravaganza to light up the community in a festive display of lights and Christmas decorations.

Local
1 month ago
Lake County to Release 2026 “Adopt-a-Lake” Calendar on Dec. 3

Lake County’s Adopt-a-Lake Calendar came from nearly 200 photos submitted by the public, and more than 2,600 public votes on the favorites.

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Business
1 month ago
Marion Planning and Zoning Approves Recommendation for Ocklawaha Alcohol Sales Permit

The Marion County Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval for a special use permit for a business that would allow them to sell and have on-site consumption of alcohol within 1,000 feet of three religious institutions. The recommendation will now go before the Board of County Commissioners.

Community
1 month ago
City of Wildwood Invites Applications for Commission Seat 2

The Wildwood City Commission is looking for applicants to fill the vacant Seat 2 following the retirement of former Mayor Pro Tem Pamala Harrison-Blivins.

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