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MCPS sign with motivational message on grassy roadside in Ocala under partly cloudy skies.
Education
3 months ago
Marion County School Board Approves Pricing for East Marion Elementary Project

The Marion County Public School Board approved the guaranteed maximum price for a project that will change the interior of East Marion Elementary School.

Marion County Public Schools sign displaying logo and motto, "Helping Every Student Succeed," against a clear blue sky.
Education
3 months ago
Reddick and Marion Public Schools Reach Agreement on School Basketball Court Use

An interlocal agreement between the MCPS board and the Town of Reddick will allow students to have a safe and accessible place to play, with use of the basketball courts at Reddick-Collier Elementary School.

A grand staircase leads up to a second floor of a large, white manor. Paintings of dogs line the wall behind the stairs on the second floor. A large chandelier hangs above the staircase.
Food & Drink
3 months ago
World Equestrian Center Unveils New Rooftop Dining Experiences and Continued Expansion

The World Equestrian Center continues to expand as an elevated hospitality destination with new dining experiences opening to the public and additional retail development now underway.

fishing kids catch a small panfish
Community
3 months ago
Belleview Opens Registration for 2026 Fishing Derby and Community Cookout

Those interested in entering the Bellview Fishing Derby are encouraged to register now, as space is limited.

artwork by Gladys Shafran Kashdin
Entertainment
3 months ago
Appleton Museum of Art Opens Exhibit by Late Florida Artist and Philanthropist Gladys Shafran Kashdin

The art of adopted Floridian artist and advocate Gladys Shafran Kashdin will be on display at Ocala’s Appleton Museum of Art through Aug. 23, 2026.

swig soda shop gift card
Food & Drink
3 months ago
‘Dirty Soda’ Franchise Swig to Open at Previous OLA Coffee Location in Ocala

A unique beverage concept is coming to Ocala and Leesburg.

Shrubbery on the left, a fiberglass horse in the foreground on a concrete platform, trim and columns in the background, and in the far background, brick, windows and doors.
Local
3 months ago
Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Organization to Launch New Website Friday

The Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Organization will be launching their new website on Jan. 30, 2026.

Levy County Sheriff's Office announcement about copper wire theft arrest
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Levy County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two for Copper Theft, Assault with Deadly Weapon

Levy County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two men on charges related to stealing copper wire and threatening a property owner on Jan. 23.

A woman standing behind a podium with an insignia, with a microphone in front of her face, with a dark wall and curtain in the background.
Community
3 months ago
Horse Farms Forever Director Shares the Importance of Safeguarding Marion’s Equine Traditions

Horse Farms Forever’s Executive Director Sara Fennessy shared her insights about the importance of protecting Marion County’s horse farms and rural character at Belleview on the Rise.

Lincoln Middle School eighth-grader Avinoor Jutla was named Overall Middle School Champion at The Great Debate National Civics and Debate Championship in Orlando.
Education
3 months ago
Alachua County Students Excel at National Debate Championship in Orlando

Middle and high school students representing Alachua County Public Schools cleaned up at The Great Debate National Civics and Debate Championship in Orlando.

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