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Entertainment
56 minutes ago
Ocala Civic Theatre Youth Cast Presents “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

Ocala Civic Theatre’s Arts for All Brings “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to the stage for three days.

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Food & Drink
23 hours ago
The Lodge Ocala Forced to Close After City Declares Building Unsafe

The downtown Ocala favorite has reportedly been deemed unsafe for occupancy.

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Sports
1 day ago
Major League Fishing’s Orange Lake Pro Bass Tournament to Be Televised on Discovery

The tournament took place on Orange Lake in Alachua County in late May 2026.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
(UPDATE: Victim Identified) Man Dies in Citra Residential Fire

A search of a single-story residential structure during a fire last night revealed a single adult male victim.

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Community
1 day ago
Lake County Animal Shelter Announces America250 Pet Adoption Special for July

The Tavares shelter is knocking adoption fees down to $2.50 (get it?) throughout the month of July.

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1 day ago
City of Belleview Adds Launch of School Supply Drive to America250 Events

The city, Gregg Smith Automotive and Ocala Premier Inflatables are teaming up for an elementary school backpack drive starting on the Fourth of July.

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Business
1 day ago
Power Couple Acquires Ocala’s Garden Works: From Ski Lift Chat to Revitalizing a Legacy Brand

How a chance ski lift conversation inspired Sunshine and Gabriel Chapman to acquire Ocala’s Garden Works, breathing new life into the 34-year American-made gardening brand.

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Education
2 days ago
Marion County Public Schools Drops to “C” Grade Despite 46 Percent More “A” and “B” Schools

The district’s drop was attributed to a tougher grading scale from the Florida Dept. of Education, and MCPS did improve on unique school and student testing scores.

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