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Help 'Stamp Out Hunger' on Saturday
Donations made locally through the nation's largest single-day food drive will remain in Marion County. → Read More
Red pandas will soon find a home in Silver Springs
Luly and Juky are coming to the Forest Animal Rescue from a zoo in Argentina. → Read More
Camellias provide a bright spot in winter
The Ocala Camellia Society will showcase blossoms during an educational event Sunday at Silver Springs State Park and its annual show Jan. 26 and 27 at the Ocala Municipal Golf Course. → Read More
Haunted trail scares up funds for local charities
The annual "Nightmare on Pine Street" event at Wayne's World of Paintball has raised more than $90,000 over nine years for the local Toys for Tots campaign, among others. → Read More
Jeeptoberfest set to climb to new heights
The annual event features Jeeps navigating three off-road courses, vendors, raffles and more, with proceeds benefiting local charities. → Read More
Noted environmentalist dies at home in Salt Springs
"His work improved the quality of life for millions of people who’ve probably never heard of him, as well as helped save thousands of fresh and salt-water species," said Lynda Lewis of her brother, Roy R. "Robin" Lewis. → Read More
Noted environmentalist dies at home in Salt Springs
"His work improved the quality of life for millions of people who’ve probably never heard of him, as well as helped save thousands of fresh and salt-water species," said Lynda Lewis of her brother, Roy R. "Robin" Lewis. → Read More
Adopt a county animal shelter dog for $10 this month
The special fee through Marion County Animal Services - which includes vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip, license and more - is in honor of National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. → Read More
Wear Your Wings to raise awareness
The number of locally reported domestic violence cases this year is on track to surpass the 2,754 in 2017. The Wear Your Wings domestic violence awareness walk is Sept. 15 in downtown Ocala. → Read More
Starving, abused, neglected horses get 2nd chance
Rehabilitating malnourished, abused and neglected horses is only a part of what happens through the Horse Protection Association of Florida. Training is a key element to readying the animals for adoption. → Read More
Vacation from hell: Bad drinking water sickens Ocala dad and son
Trip to Tennessee zip line leads to violent illness → Read More
Honoring a lifetime of achievement
The Ocala chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will honor Toni James with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Also presented will be Communicator of the Year and Image Awards. → Read More
As Big Rascal reopens, the mystery of its closing is solved
"It was private and personal," said Charlie Mardook. "My father became very ill." → Read More
Ocalan featured in 'We'll Meet Again' on PBS
A decision by Paul Tosi was integral to a landmark state supreme court decision that is now considered "among the most important for LGBT rights in US legal history." → Read More
Southeastern Youth Fair begins Friday
'I'm gonna cry when that pig goes.' Susan Smiley-Height @SSmileyheight OCALA — The Southeastern Youth Fair is a microcosm of adulthood. It is where youth between the ages of 5 and 18 can learn about fiscal responsibility, the care and feeding of a living thing, love, loss and more. Since 1941, when the fair began with a steer show, it has involved generations of Marion County residents who have… → Read More
ETAs bring "Elvis the Eras" tour to Dunnellon
Cote Deonath and Michael Cullipher will kick off the tour on Friday in Dunnellon, which is Deonath's hometown. → Read More
Meet Scruffy, the 'miracle' dog
A "deathly sick" wire-haired terrier brought to the Humane Society of Marion County 34 days ago not only survived but has enchanted the humans and other animals at the shelter. → Read More
New sculpture pieces coming to Tuscawilla Park
10 pieces, selected from 117 entries, will be showcased in the 20-month exhibit. → Read More
Family patriarch dies just shy of his 111th birthday
James Johnson, who had lived in the Dunnellon area since 1957, was born Dec. 29, 1906. He died Dec. 14, leaving behind more than 130 direct descendants. → Read More
Family patriarch dies just shy of his 111th birthday
James Johnson, who had lived in the Dunnellon area since 1957, was born Dec. 29, 1906. He died Dec. 14, leaving behind more than 130 direct descendants. → Read More