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A storefront features a white wall with glass doors. Blue and green letters read, "The Hope Chest Thrift Store. A Ministry of Project Hope of Marion County." In the foreground is a brown box with a green border. White and green text inside of the box read, "Long Con | Markets | Fundraiser | Murder Mystery | Woof Stock. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
3 hours ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS APRIL 10-12: Markets, Murder Mystery and Woof Stock

This weekend will be host to interactive activities from solving murder mysteries to markets.

A dark-colored graphic features beige texting reading, "Open Mic Night." Next to the text is a microphone graphic.
Entertainment
22 hours ago
Gainesville Hosts Local Poets for Art After Dark

The Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art will be hosting their recurring Art After Dark series with an open mic night this week.

homicide suspect ocala michael rowland
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Boyfriend Arrested in December 2025 Ocala Death of Diane German

Fifty-year-old Michael Rowland, the deceased’s boyfriend, was arrested in Jacksonville.

tussock moth caterpillar Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
Health & Wellness
1 day ago
Look but Don’t Touch: It’s Tussock Moth Caterpillar Season in North Central Florida

Tussock moth caterpillars are interesting or even cute, but don’t touch them as they appear everywhere around North Central Florida this season.

lady lake florida commissioner ward 2 amanda mclea
Local
1 day ago
Lady Lake Swears in New Town Commissioner Amanda McLea

McLea will represent Ward 2 on the Lady Lake Town Commission following the passing of late Commissioner John Gourlie.

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Community
1 day ago
County Commission Receives Update on the Marion County America 250 Gala

A date and location has been decided upon for the Marion County America 250 Gala.

Front view of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners building in Ocala, Florida
Community
2 days ago
Marion County Attorney Provides Dunnellon Railroad Tie Removal Update

An update was provided by the Marion County attorney regarding the Dunnellon railroad tie issue that saw the county file an injunction.

Community
2 days ago
City of Belleview Names April 25 ‘Community Cleanup Day’

Residents are invited to participate in this community service initiative and help clean up a stretch along SE 102nd Place in Belleview.

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