A crowd of people gather around a brightly lit Christmas tree and light display in a town square.
Holiday Guide
1 month ago
Light Up Ocala: Historic Downtown Gets its Traditional Seasonal Shimmer

Light Up Ocala illuminated local businesses, performers and the community during the tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Community
1 month ago
Alachua County to Counter SNAP Disruptions with Fresh Produce Distribution

Alachua County is partnering with Frog Song Organics, various local organizations and farmers’ markets to distribute fresh produce to those whose SNAP benefits have been delayed or disrupted.

Food & Drink
1 month ago
352Eats: Night Owl Delivers the (Baked) Goods in Downtown Ocala

New bakery concept Night Owl is serving up artisanal bread in downtown Ocala, along with coffee, sandwiches and a cool, welcoming vibe.

Business
1 month ago
As Gas Prices Rise, Ocala Among Most Expensive Metros in the State to Fuel Up

Gas prices are up nationwide before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and the Ocala area has some of the most expensive fuel in Florida.

Marion County Growth Services building exterior with department names listed on facade.
Local
1 month ago
Marion County to Consider Special Use Permit for Ocklawaha Business for Alcohol Sales

The Marion County Planning and Zoning board will consider a special use permit request by a business that would allow them to sell and have on-site consumption, within 1,000 feet of three houses of worship.

Lucas donation w-CEO: Early Learning Coalition of Marion County CEO LaTrisha Sims, Tayler Croom-Perez (Lucas’s mom), Parent Education Coordinator Ruth Velez, and Lucas Perez with the donations Lucas bought to help babies
Community
1 month ago
Five-Year-Old Pays It Forward to Early Learning Coalition of Marion County’s Holiday Diaper Drive

Lucas Perez donated diapers, wipes, and baby supplies to the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County.

Background shows an illuminated by flames, a tree line to the left, a home fully involved, with a silhouette of fire trucks to the left and fire firefighters to the right.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Two Dozen Firefighters Work to Quell High Springs Fire

More than two dozen firefighters from multiple agencies brought a 4,100 square foot abandoned home in High Springs that was fully involved under control and extinguished the blaze.

Community
1 month ago
Governor DeSantis Awards $23.5 Million for Infrastructure in Citrus, Levy, Newberry

Citrus County receives $16.4 million through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Program, and the City of Newberry and Levy County receive a total of $7.1 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

Community
1 month ago
Ocala Metro CEP Holds “Business After Hours” at Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle’s Annual Festival of Trees

The Ocala Metro CEP’s “Business After Hours” event joined forces with Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle’s Festival of Trees to raise $8,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Meet Hooch a 2-year-old German Shepard mix available for adoption at the Humane Society of Marion County.
Project Pawsitivity
1 month ago
Project Pawsitivity: A Joyful Pup Waiting for the Turner to His Hooch

Two-year-old shepherd mix Hooch is waiting at Humane Society of Marion County for a new owner with an active lifestyle.

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