BB Graphics and The WrapPros team members pose in front of their logo with a framed 2025 Best of the 352 award.
Features
3 months ago
BB Graphics & The WrapPros: Central Florida’s leader in vehicle wraps and branding for over 30 years

BB Graphics & The WrapPros, a Central Florida leader in vehicle wraps and branding for over 30 years, combines craftsmanship, speed, and community commitment from its Ocala and Crystal River locations.

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Community
3 months ago
U.S. Army veteran named Veterans Helping Veterans director of community engagement and outreach

Myles McConico a U.S. Army veteran has been named Veterans Helping Veterans USA’s director of community engagement and outreach.

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Community
3 months ago
VHVUSA Marion County steps up outreach efforts

U.S. Army veteran Myles McConico has been named Director of Community Engagement and Outreach for Veterans Helping Veterans USA (VHVUSA). He will lead efforts to expand the organization’s visibility and connect local veterans with critical resources. With 40,000 veterans living in Marion County, McConico is focused on spreading the word about VHVUSA’s free programs, including food, housing, counseling, and employment assistance.

A little girl pets a baby alligator with Reptile Encounters at the NCF Outdoor Expo.
Entertainment
3 months ago
Outdoor fun turns wild: BB guns, alligators, and giveaways headline Ocala’s 7th Annual North Central Florida Outdoor Expo

Ocala’s biggest indoor outdoor showcase returns August 16 at the World Equestrian Center’s Expo Center 2, promising BB guns, gators, archery, and family-friendly giveaways in a safely air-conditioned setting.

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Community
3 months ago
At the heart of innovation, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital joins global clinical trial to treat heart disease

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital has been selected to participate in a groundbreaking clinical trial to assess the safety and effectiveness of a next-generation heart valve implant.

The exterior of the Marion Theatre, featuring a retro-style marquee with red neon letters and a sign below reading "Showtimes at MarionTheatre.org." The building has a pink and cream facade with red doors and art deco accents.
Community
3 months ago
Step back in time: 12 historic places in Ocala you don’t want to miss

Ocala’s history isn’t confined to museums. From a reconstructed frontier fort to a hidden spring just off a busy road, here are 10 sites that reveal the city’s past — and a few that even longtime locals might have missed.

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Community
3 months ago
Lake County releases growth survey results

The results of Lake County’s online growth survey were presented Aug. 12, 2025, at the Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting.

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Local
3 months ago
City of Wildwood and You Thrive Senior Services offer meals and activities for seniors in Sumter

The City of Wildwood and Thrive Senior Services are combining their efforts and are offering a program providing Sumter County residents 60 years and older wit free meals and recreational activities.

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Community
3 months ago
New Funding Programs Support Ocala/Marion County’s Tourism Economy

Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau has introduced new tourism funding programs to attract visitors and drive economic growth. Support is available for events, cultural enhancements, meetings, and bid fees that promote the county as a premier Florida destination. Eligible applicants can apply for resources to boost tourism impact.

Resurfacing of 53rd Avenue Begins Aug. 17 in Alachua County
Local
3 months ago
ALACHUA COUNTY NEWS: Resurfacing of 53rd Avenue Begins Aug 17

Alachua County Public Works will begin Phase 1 of the Northeast/Northwest 53rd Avenue resurfacing project on August 17, 2025, with nighttime lane closures from U.S. 441 to North Main Street. The $7.6 million project, led by Watson Construction, includes resurfacing 3.8 miles of roadway, adding a new left-turn lane at NE 15th Street, and extending the Waldo Road turn lane. Detours will be in place Sunday through Thursday nights until November, and drivers are urged to plan for delays and follow posted routes.

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