Once a kitschy roadside attraction complete with underwater observatories and animal actors, Homosassa Springs has evolved into a Florida state park where echoes of Old Florida tourism now coexist with conservation and native wildlife protection.
Ocala is home to beautiful and lively parks open to the community with unique features making each one worth a visit.
The oddities market hits the Ocala Downtown Market for a final time before the new year.
The World Equestrian Center Ocala hosted the annual Chinook Specialty competition, celebrating the American sled dog breed, on Dec. 15 & 16, 2025.
The Marion Oaks Community Center illuminated the area in vibrant lights at Light Up Marion Oaks for a festive season.
The Fort King National Historic Landmark was host to Festival at Fort King where visitors could learn about the Seminole Wars and the fort’s significance.
From handmade jewelry, baked goods and crafts to taxidermy, wet specimens and more, the Oddities Market features a wide selection of everything odd, unusual and fun.
Three Six Bistro in Ocala, opened by chef-owner Sean Langan, offers a modernist, locally sourced dining experience that engages all the senses and showcases seasonal, high-quality ingredients.
Despite downpours, families packed Tuscawilla Park for Ocala’s annual Patriotic Skies event—complete with fireworks, food trucks, and festive fun.
Demonstrators and counter-protesters gather as Ocala Police and city officials monitor peaceful event.