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Holiday Guide
19 hours ago
7 Dazzling Christmas Light Tours and Drive-Thru Experiences to Visit this Holiday Season

These seven holiday light displays deliver some of the brightest festive magic in the 352 area this season.

Community
21 hours ago
Belleview to Launch New CivicSend Notification System

Belleview, Florida is rolling out a new notification system to enhance how residents, businesses and community partners receive timely information from the city.

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Community
22 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
23 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
1 day 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
2 days 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
2 days 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.

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