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Community
14 hours ago
“A Call to Action” PTSD Summit Gathers Marion County Organizations for Supporting Veterans

A Call to Action, a PTSD Summit, bringing together veterans’ groups under one umbrella was held Nov. 18 at the Elliott Center.

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Holiday Guide
15 hours ago
Decor the Halls: Where to Buy Holiday Decorations in the 352

Check out these stores for decorations and spirited Christmas home goods for the approaching holiday season.

The Ocala Fire Rescue is having their annual Holiday Drive from now until December 12th, 2025.
Holiday Guide
17 hours ago
Ocala Fire Rescue Collecting Donations for 2025 Holiday Drives

Ocala Fire Rescue will be collecting food and other nonperishables to distribute to Ocala area food pantries and charitable organizations through Friday, Dec. 12.

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Local
1 day ago
Ocala City Council Denies Alcohol Permit for Location on Silver Springs Boulevard

The Ocala City Council denied an alcoholic beverage location permit that would have allowed a liquor store in West Ocala.

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Education
1 day ago
College of Central Florida to Offer State’s First Precision Agriculture Degree

The College of Central Florida’s new Precision Agriculture degree will be taught beginning in the fall of 2026.

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Local
1 day ago
Marion County Approves FDOT Agreement to Advance I-75/NW 49th Street “Buc-ee’s Exit”

The long-awaited construction on a new interchange where I-75 meets NW 49th Street in Ocala, and where a new Buc-ee’s is coming, can begin.

Community
2 days ago
Veterans Helping Veterans Thanks Partners, Individuals for Helping Stock Ocala Pantry

Veterans Helping Veterans USA wishes to publicly acknowledge the local organizations and individuals who have donated more than 8,000 lbs. of food to its Ocala pantry.

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Holiday Guide
2 days ago
Shop Local for Early Christmas Gifts This Year at Shops and Markets like These

As stores begin prepping for the holidays, locals can get their holiday fix at these Ocala area locations perfect for Christmas gift shopping.

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