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Entertainment
1 week ago
“Pirates of Penzance” Brings Classic Comic Adventure to Ocala Theatre Scene

The “Pirates of Penzance” will set sail in Ocala for a single matinee performance on April 19.

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Community
1 week ago
Ocala’s Freedom Public Library Expansion Shows that Liberty Lives in Marion County

The expansion of Ocala’s Freedom Public Library means so much more to the community than just enlarging the facility.

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Entertainment
1 week ago
The Literary and Poetry Festival Draws Authors and Readers to Ocala’s Tuscawilla Art Park | PHOTOS

The Heart of the Park at Tuscawilla Park hosted the first installment of the Literary and Poetry Festival.

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Community
1 week ago
Roadwork and Renovations Commence on The Streatery in Downtown Gainesville

The walkable dining and event thoroughfare in downtown Gainesville is getting a serious upgrade.

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Local
1 week ago
FDOT to Host Public Meetings on Proposed Roundabout on U.S. HWY 41 in High Springs

The Florida Dept. of Transportation welcomes public input on the possible construction of a roundabout on State Road 45.

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
1 week ago
Authorities Hunting Hit-and-Run Pickup Truck that Struck School Bus in Marion County

The school bus was stopped and taking on students Monday morning when it was struck from behind by a pickup that failed to stop, then fled the scene.

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Entertainment
1 week ago
Curtain Up on Creativity: The Academy at Ocala Civic Theatre Brings Stories to Life for All Ages

The Academy at Ocala Civic Theatre offers year-round theatre classes, workshops and scholarship opportunities that help students of all ages build performance skills, confidence and creativity on and off the stage.

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Sports
1 week ago
College of Central Florida Patriots Still Top Citrus Conference After Nailbiters vs. FSW

The Pats lost one at home in Ocala after a rainout but rallied to win the two remaining games in the series.

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Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Community Comes Out to Support Blue Star Mothers Car Show at Silver Springs State Park

The Blue Star Mothers Car Show at Silver Springs State Park featured more than 130 vehicles, live entertainment and vendor booths.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Second Ocala Area Toddler Killed by Vehicle in Driveway in Two Months

A three-year-old was struck by a pickup reversing out of a residential driveway in Silver Springs on Sunday.

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