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Features
3 days ago
Celebrity Golf Tournament to Raise Funds to Help Children Across Marion County

Marion County-based nonprofit McKenzie’s Moment held its Eighth Annual Celebrity Golf Invitational at the Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club. McKenzie’s Moment has continued to make a powerful impact within the community raising nearly $4 million for nonprofits that place an emphasis on the health, well-being and safety of women and children in North Central Florida.

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Entertainment
3 days ago
Golf and Drinks: Fundraising for Literacy and Support in Ocala

The Aloha Charity Golf Tournament hosted by Black Sheep on Broadway filled the field at the Golf Lake Diamond Golf and Country Club.

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Features
4 days ago
Williston Man Co-Bred Record-Setting Sales Horse

A Williston man who is no stranger to success as a thoroughbred owner and breeder, bred the record setting 2-year-old colt that sold April 17, 2026, for $10.5 million.

Project Pawsitivity
4 days ago
Project Pawsitivity: Fill Your Cup with Sweet Energetic Mocha

Mocha loves the treats and the love, in that order, and she’s waiting for you at Marion County Animal Services.

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Spring Guide
5 days ago
Celebrate Earth Day with Markets and Fundraisers in the 352

Celebrate Earth Day with community markets and fundraisers around the North Central Florida region.

No injuries reported after Marion County school bus carrying 19 children and a sedan collided on NW 155th Street near County Road 25A in Florida on Tuesday.
Crime & Safety
6 days ago
(UPDATED: SUSPECT IDENTIFED) Suspect Arrested in Marion County School Bus Hit-and-Run

Driver arrested days after fleeing crash that struck a Marion County school bus carrying 54 students, Florida Highway Patrol says.

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Crime & Safety
6 days ago
Fire in Ocala Parking Garage Contained to Vehicle; No Injuries Reported

A vehicle fire in a multi-story parking garage at AdventHealth’s employee lot in Ocala was quickly extinguished Friday morning, with no injuries reported and limited damage to nearby vehicles.

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Food & Drink
6 days ago
Ocala Hooters to Close Apr. 19 after Nearly a Decade

The Ocala location of Hooters will shut its doors Sunday as part of a broader corporate restructuring effort, ending about 10 years of service.

storm distillery explosion inverness florida
Crime & Safety
6 days ago
(UPDATING) Explosion at Storm Distillery Closes Downtown Inverness Roads, Damages Nearby Businesses

An explosion at Storm Distillery in downtown Inverness prompted a major emergency response, shutting down surrounding roads and causing damage to nearby businesses.

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Health & Wellness
6 days ago
North Central Florida Kids’ Charity Receives Grant, Distributes Free Child Car Seats

Safe Kids North Central Florida will distribute free car seats and provide safety education to eligible families during the free Healthy Heroes Day for Kids event, made possible by a $3,000 grant from the Children’s Trust of Alachua County.