One July afternoon, while walking through a popular craft store, I found myself surrounded by Christmas. There were trees, ornaments and ribbons ...

Celebrating the 4th of July has long been associated with setting off fireworks, whether they be backyard sparklers and bottle rockets or massive ...

: 8:22am, June 22 - According to an email from Marion County Fire Rescue Public Information Officer James Lucas, "At 12:00pm, ...

Ocala/Marion County may be land locked, but there are several options for cooling off in the summer in local splash pads and ...

People cut the ribbon during Ocala Main Street’s Heart of the Park grand opening of the American Independence Exhibit and Education Center at Tuscawilla Park in Ocala, Fla. on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

For many of us, our pets are members of the family. They are cherished, cared for and truly loved. And when they pass away, ...

Marion County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Brent Murray, Division Chief Chris Whitler and Battalion Chief Alex Caban prepare to make the 2.2-mile Marion County PTSD Awareness Walk at the McPherson ...

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Ocala Gazette 04/17/2026 Digital Edition. Your latest digital edition of breaking local news, sports, entertainment and more ...

Natalie McComb became executive director of the Reilly Arts Center and the Ocala Symphony Orchestra in January of 2024 and ...

Jorge Garcia-Bengochea lets children pet 10-year-old miniature horse “Sweetheart” during the Gentle Carousel’s Reading With Horses event held by Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses at Midtown ...