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A group of people standing in front of a raised platform with an American flag to the left, banners above the people's heads, with students play vibraphones while sitting on a concrete walkway.
Education
6 months ago
Marion County Public Schools Honor All Who Served During Veterans Day Ceremony

Marion County Public Schools presented its 19th consecutive Veterans Day program at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, Honoring All Who Served.

A rolling rack full of festive holiday pajamas in various colors sat near a store window.
Holiday Guide
6 months ago
Where to Get Your Comfy, Cozy, Kitschy Christmas Pajamas in Ocala Before They’re Gone

Ocala’s mix of national retailers and local boutiques makes finding holiday pajamas easy to get cozy in style.

Holiday Guide
6 months ago
Ocala Holiday Craft Show Brings Hundreds of Artisans to WEC this Weekend

The Ocala Holiday Craft Show returns to the World Equestrian Center for unique gifting opportunities Nov. 14-16.

Gourds sit in the background with dishes laid out in front.
Food & Drink
6 months ago
Here’s Who and What We Saw at World Equestrian Center’s Ocala Food & Wine Festival

Here’s a slideshow of great photos from the Ocala Equestrian Center’s Ocala Food and Wine Festival.

A "Put Down the Phone Day" yard sign placed in the grass in Downtown Ocala. The sign is in front of a parked car and parking meter.
Health & Wellness
6 months ago
Marion County Children’s Alliance Urges Residents to “Put Down the Phone” Nov. 15

A coalition of community partners are asking residents to take a mindful break from their screens on Saturday, November 15.

Features
6 months ago
Coldest Novembers in Florida since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Novembers in Florida since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

Marion County Public Schools sign with slogan "Helping Every Student Succeed" against a blue sky.
Education
6 months ago
Marion County Schools Board to Take a Closer Look at Efficient Facility Use

A attendance boundary advisory committee may be formed to look at the utilization of district facilities across the district. The Marion County Public School Board will vote on an agenda item at its Nov. 11 meeting.

Sports
6 months ago
Ocala Athlete Andre Palmer: from Becoming a Walk-On Gator to International Powerlifting

Ocala-based Andre Palmer will be competing on the international stage this month in the United Kingdom. The powerlifter overcame bullying to become an inspiration to others.

A hawk perched on a power line against a cloudy sky, its feathers showing shades of brown and white.
Features
6 months ago
Defunct Ocala: From Raptors to Rodeos: The Evolution of Florida Adventureland

Decades before theme parks defined Florida tourism, a stretch south of Ocala hosted John Hamlet’s Birds of Prey and its carnival-style successor Florida Adventureland.

A well-dressed man standing in front of rows of empty seats.
Education
6 months ago
Hard Conversations Loom as Marion County Public School District Moves into a New Era

The Marion County Public School district will be facing a number of challenging conversations in the coming years.

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