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Miss Florida smiling while walking up the dock ramp in a captain’s hat near Silver Springs tour boats.
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9 months ago
Miss Florida makes a splash at Silver Springs with smiles, selfies, and a boat ride | PHOTOS

During her visit to Silver Springs State Park, Casana Fink connected with families, toured the glass-bottom boats, and celebrated one of Marion County’s most treasured landmarks.

A performer energizes the crowd during a nighttime set at Rock the Country, with fans cheering under bright stage lights and a massive video screen.
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10 months ago
ICYMI: Rock the Country rolled on despite storms last weekend | PHOTOS

Thousands turned out at Florida Horse Park for the two-day festival, but severe weather forced the cancellation of Tracy Lawrence’s set and added challenges for fans and performers alike.

First Magnitude brewing serves up a variety of brews during the 11th Annual Brick City Beer and Wine Festival at Citizen Circle in Ocala, FL on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
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11 months ago
ICYMI: Families packed downtown for Brick City Beer and Wine Festival filled with fun, music, and local flavor | PHOTOS

From root beer floats to rock bands, the annual event brought the community together while raising money for three local nonprofits helping Marion County families.

Community
11 months ago
Missed Marion County Day? Here’s what made it a can’t-miss community celebration | PHOTOS

From live music and food trucks to family fun and local services, the 2025 event brought thousands together in a day full of heart and community pride.

Features
12 months ago
ICYMI: King of The Wing cooking competition brings food, flavor, and family-fun for a good cause | PHOTOS

MCBIA’s fundraiser, the King of The Wing cooking competition, raises money for The Arc of Marion County while providing the community with a taste of local flavors.

Local
1 year ago
ICYMI: Stop Children’s Cancer Bear-A-Thon raises nearly $111K to support pediatric cancer research | PHOTOS

North Central Florida Media’s fundraiser provides comfort to young cancer patients at UF Health Shands while funding critical research.

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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1 year 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
1 year 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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1 year 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
1 year 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.