Travis Mills shares his life story during the Never Give Up on Country benefit concert at Sheltair at the Ocala International Airport on Jan. 31, 2025. The event supports wounded veterans through the Travis Mills Foundation.
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7 months ago
PHOTOS | Never Give Up on Country concert honors veterans with music and patriotism in Ocala

Chris Janson, Chris McNeil, and a stunning warbird display highlight a benefit concert supporting the Travis Mills Foundation for wounded veterans.

Marchers bundled up during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March in Ocala, FL on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Community
8 months ago
Ocala honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with unity march and reflections on his legacy | PHOTOS

Local leaders, churches, and community groups gather to celebrate Dr. King’s message of nonviolence, equality, and unity, emphasizing his enduring impact on civil rights and education.

Visitors explore the Ma Barker House on Carney Island during the 90th anniversary of the infamous 1935 shootout.
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8 months ago
Remembering the Bradford-Ma Barker House 90 years later | PHOTOS

Marion County commemorated the 90th anniversary of the historic FBI shootout with Ma and Fred Barker at the Bradford-Ma Barker House on January 16, 2025. The preserved landmark stands as a powerful reminder of law enforcement’s victory over organized crime.

Despite the chilly weather, visitors and artists flocked to downtown Ocala for the First Friday Art Walk, enjoying drinks at the Marion Theatre.
Entertainment
8 months ago
ICYMI: Downtown Ocala lights up for the first First Friday Art Walk of 2025 | PHOTOS & VIDEO

Despite chilly weather, artists and visitors gather for an evening of art, music, and community in the heart of Ocala.

Cast members make bread as thousands traveled through the live history of Christianity and spent a moment with the Baby Jesus during the 29th Annual Good Shepherd Presbyterian Living Nativity Pageant. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Ocala, Fla.
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9 months ago
Thousands experience living history at Good Shepherd Presbyterian’s 29th Annual Nativity Pageant

Visitors journey through Biblical scenes, culminating with a moment at the manger during Ocala’s beloved holiday tradition.

Santa waves to fans as he is the last float during the annual Ocala Christmas Parade.
Community
9 months ago
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Ocala Christmas Parade draws record crowds with festive floats and performances

Thousands celebrate Ocala’s largest Christmas Parade with bands, floats, and family fun.

Water ski Santa delights crowds during annual Lake Weir holiday boat parade. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
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9 months ago
PHOTOS & VIDEO | Water Ski Santa wows crowds at Light Up Lake Weir Christmas Boat Parade

Festive lights, water skiing Santa, and holiday spirit shine at Lake Weir boat parade.

Runners take off through thick Thanksgiving morning fog at the 29th Annual Frank DeLuca YMCA Turkey Trot in Ocala, bringing together nearly 1,900 participants for fitness, fun, and community spirit.
Community
9 months ago
ICYMI: Runners take to foggy Ocala morning for 29th annual Turkey Trot | PHOTOS

Nearly 1,900 runners celebrated Thanksgiving morning with the Frank DeLuca YMCA Turkey Trot, supporting community programs through fitness and fun.

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11 months ago
Rodman Dam fishing conditions improve after Hurricane Milton

The storm brought a front that helped cool down the waters, which has positively affected the fish behavior, leading to what one local angler calls a “fall pattern.”

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11 months ago
Ocala community bands together for Hurricane Milton recovery | PHOTOS

Nearby neighbors helping clear the roadways of large trees and branches show that hurricane restoration is no match when pinned against the grit of the community.