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Sports
1 year ago
CF Patriots sweep Early Bird JUCO Classic with dominant 34-2 performance

College of Central Florida baseball team secures three straight wins, including shutouts and explosive offense, at the Early Bird JUCO Classic in Auburndale.

Sports
1 year ago
College of Central Florida softball dominates opening day with two victories at JUCO Kickoff Classic

Lady Pats start their season strong with a 6-2 win over Gulf Coast State and a 9-1 victory against Polk State.

Participants showcase their chalk art at the 2025 OTrak Chalk Walk Competition held at Tuscawilla Art Park in Ocala, with winners receiving cash prizes and recognition for their creative talents.
Features
1 year ago
The winners of the 2025 OTrak Chalk Walk Competition were announced at Tuscawilla Art Park in Ocala | PHOTOS

Justin Alsedek, Brian Morris, and Charlotte Reed among top winners of the annual chalk art competition, showcasing local talent in Ocala.

Local
1 year ago
Motorcyclist dies in single-vehicle crash on SE 175th Street in Weirsdale

The Florida Highway Patrol reports that the 28-year-old rider lost control of his motorcycle, resulting in a fatal crash early Sunday morning.

Equine
1 year ago
Ocala connections shine at 2024 Eclipse Awards: Sierra Leone, Straight No Chaser, and Citizen Bull dominate

Sierra Leone, Straight No Chaser, and Citizen Bull underscore Ocala’s impact at the Eclipse Awards and beyond.

Jobs
1 year ago
December jobs report reveals 4.0% unemployment rate in CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion region

FloridaCommerce data highlights stable labor force and slight seasonal fluctuations across Marion, Citrus, and Levy counties.

Equine
1 year ago
Thorpedo Anna makes Eclipse Awards history, matching Rachel Alexandra as 3-year-old filly Horse of the Year

Sierra Leone, Straight No Chaser, and Citizen Bull highlight Ocala’s dominance at the 54th Eclipse Awards

Entertainment
1 year ago
Experience and unforgettable evening of cabaret and theater at Vanguard High School

The VHS Players Drama Club presents a dynamic two-act show, featuring lively cabaret performances and the gripping one-act play “Lockdown.”

Local
1 year ago
Vacant house fire in Ocala quickly extinguished by Ocala Fire Rescue

Early-morning blaze near NW Blitchton Rd. drew 911 calls at 1:50 a.m.; investigation into the cause remains ongoing.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Marion County man found guilty on five child sexual assault charges

A 40-year-old resident was convicted in a lewd or lascivious molestation case, bringing justice for underage victim.