×
pickleball racquet ball stock image ocala
Sports
4 months ago
Sports Chain Pickleball Kingdom to Open Indoor Facility in Ocala This Weekend

The national indoor pickleball franchise will celebrate its grand opening Feb. 28 and March 1 at its new climate-controlled facility.

college of central florida player victor martinez
Sports
4 months ago
College of Central Florida Patriots Rally for 7-6 Win Over Daytona State Falcons

The Pats trailed for most of the game before catching fire in the eighth.

Sports
4 months ago
ESPN’s College GameDay to Return to Gainesville Feb. 28

This will be the program’s seventh visit to Gator City.

college of central florida patriots third baseman bruno schafer
Sports
4 months ago
CF Patriots Lose to SCF Manatees on the Road, Take on Tallahassee State Tuesday

Ocala’s College of Central Florida Patriots missed an opportunity to secure their second Citrus Conference series win over the weekend.

Two women and two men stand on a mat, in front of plastic barricades with structures in the background.
Sports
4 months ago
Sports Psychology Consultant Mario Soto Helps Ocala-based Athletes and Others Up Their Game

Sports psychology consultant Mario Soto is helping athletes of all levels, including some of Ocala’s best, reach optimal results.

A horsewoman on in a blue blazer riding a gray horse clear a jumping effort, with MARS Standard, with a canopy in the background.
Equine
4 months ago
Gochman and Iron Maiden Top Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Win at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center

American Mimi Gochman and Iron Maiden were the only rider and horse combination to post a double clear round in winning the $300,000 1.60m Longines FEI World Cupâ„¢ CSI-5* Ocala Presented by MARS at the World Equestrian Center.

A horse and rider jumping over a vertical jumping effort, in an arena, with columns, seating, lights, ornamental vegetation, windows in front of a building. There are jumping efforts to the left and right, and a fiberglass horse to the right.
Sports
4 months ago
The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Qualifier Hits Ocala’s World Equestrian Center

The World Equestrian Center is hosting the best in global sport this week with the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ with the $300,000 1.60m CSI5*-W World Cupâ„¢ Ocala by MARS Equestrian Feb. 14.

The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative was founded by horsemen to address issues and protect the thoroughbred industry and its interests. A horse gallops during a morning workout at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach in 2024.
Sports
4 months ago
Decoupling Bill that could Negatively Impact Marion Thoroughbred Industry Passes State House

The Florida House of Representatives passed a vote Feb. 11, regarding HB 881, which would allow thoroughbred racetracks in the state to decouple their on-site casino permit from their live racing permit, and stop running horses.

a t shirt with fight cancer printed on it
Community
5 months ago
Ocala Bets Super Bowl Watch Party to Double as Fundraiser for Local Woman’s Cancer Battle

This Sunday’s Super Bowl 60 watch party at Ocala Bets will double as a fundraiser for cancer patient Nikkie Serrano.

football on field in lighted stadium
Sports
5 months ago
Here Are Some of the Best Super Bowl Watch Party Options in the 352

Here are some of the best places in the North Central Florida region to join a Super Bowl LX watch party on Feb. 8, 2026.