Equestrian athletes and their horses soar to new heights at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, showcasing elite talent ahead of international championships.
Equine
1 year ago
World-class equestrian competition returns to Ocala

The World Equestrian Center unveils new events and welcomes top athletes in 2025, setting the stage for international excellence.

Sports
1 year ago
Patriots set to open 2025 baseball season at Early Bird tournament

CF Patriots aim for a strong start in the JUCO Early Bird Tournament with a deep roster and championship aspirations.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Ocala braces for winter blast

Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory in effect as Marion County braces for near-record lows.

Local
1 year ago
Florida Department of Health in Marion County to close on Wednesday due to weather impacts

Florida Department of Health in Marion County informs via email that office will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, due to weather impacts.

Local
1 year ago
Ocala Electric Utility to host 2025 Florida Lineman Competition at the World Equestrian Center

Skilled line workers from across Florida will compete in challenging events celebrating safety, teamwork, and expertise on March 1 in Ocala.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Deputies arrest Ocala man on capital sexual battery charges

Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 31-year-old Brandon Michael Angevine for Sexual Battery on a Victim younger than 12 years old.

Features
1 year ago
Ocala’s Boots Wright drives to global success in combined driving

Florida Horse Park kicks off the USEF Combined Driving Season with the first leg of the Florida Driving Triple Crown.

National
1 year ago
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

The Senate unanimously confirmed Florida Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State with a 99-0 vote, making him the first Latino to hold the position and the first confirmed member of President Trump’s new Cabinet following his return to the White House.

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.

Local
1 year ago
City of Ocala to hold public input meetings on parking garage #2 updates

Two sessions will provide project updates and allow for public feedback on downtown parking improvements.