An arched entrance to a tall, beige building has black letter above the arch reading, "Marion County Public Library Headquarters - Ocala." In the fireground is a transparent blue box with a green border. Green and white text inside the box reads, "Markets | Festival | Crime Fiction | Medieval Faire | Girls Night Out. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."

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352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS JAN. 16-18: Markets, Fests and Faires

This weekend features a variety of family-friendly activities from markets and fests to Girls Night Out and a medieval faire for unique experiences.

Crime & Safety

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Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Silver Springs Community

Marion County Utilities has issued a boil water notice for residents in the Silver Springs community.

Wildwood Florida mayor Ed Wolf and mayor pro tem Marcos Flores

Community

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Wildwood City Commission Selects Marcos Flores as Mayor Pro Tem

Commissioner Flores was voted mayor pro tem on Monday, Jan. 12.

Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place September 9, 2025

Crime & Safety

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Lady Lake Police Arrest 2 in Drug Trafficking Investigation

Lady Lake police arrested two individuals while searching suspects wanted on warrants on Jan. 3.

A badge with multiple colors, an insignia with an image and writing on it, and an American flag and writing within the body of the badge

Crime & Safety

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Two Gainesville Police Officers Injured, Shooting Suspect Killed, Victim with Fatal Wound Found Nearby

A shooting suspect has been killed, and two Gainesville Police Department officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident on Jan. 14.

Graduation cap with red tassel and rolled diploma tied with red ribbon on a wooden table.

Education

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Marion County’s High School Graduation Rate Continues to Climb

Marion County’s high school graduation numbers are now at a four-year high.

individuals and vendors at the McIntosh 1890s feastival

Entertainment

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McIntosh 1890s Festival, a Beloved 352 Annual Tradition, is Discontinued

The Friends of McIntosh announced on Tuesday, Jan. 13 that it would discontinue the McIntosh 1890s Festival after more than 50 years.

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Crime & Safety

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Ocala Marion County Transportation & Planning Recommends Adoption of State’s Target Zero for Cycling and Pedestrian Fatalities

The Ocala/Marion County TPO at their Technical Advisory Committee meeting Jan. 13, voted to recommend adopting the state target of zero for fatalities and serious injuries in 2026.

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