Margaritaville RV Park in North Marion County approved by BOCC
Opposition to the PUD revision came from Horse Farms Forever, Save Our Rural Area and residents nearby.
State attorney’s office amends charges in hazing incident
One former Marion County Fire Rescue employee will not face charges; three others will face modified charges.
Walk of Fame plaque unveiling
Ocala Main Street will honor Newt Perry on Feb. 24.
COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS
Teacher honored, gala nomination deadline, citizens academy, CF selected
Government advisory board vacancies
By serving on a local board, your experience and knowledge can influence governmental decisions and help you, fellow citizens and local government.
‘You get to’
Ocala singer-songwriter Jenna Clark talks about music, gratitude and coming home.
Impactful individuals
Legacies of Love 2026 honors Dr. Tina Chandra and Casius “Cash” Pealer, Ph.D.
Development Brief: “Margaritaville RV Park” Orange Lake/Citra
Request for PUD modification from RV park with private amenities to RV park with public amenities.
Puppy care 101
Checking health status, making a feeding plan, socializing and training are benchmarks to follow.
State nicknames
How many of these did you already know?
Horsepower at the Horse Park
The 39th annual Sunshine State Mopar Car Show and Swap meet is coming to Ocala on Feb. 27 and 28.
SOCIAL SCENE: Golden Anniversary Gala
The Ocala Symphony Orchestra is celebrating 50 years of making musical magic.
Ocala City Council rejects air curtain incinerators
Recycling company proposed burning yard trimmings, brush, tree debris, grass clippings, pruned shrubs, Christmas trees, nursery/greenhouse residuals and landscaping/land-clearing waste.
Double homicide in Ocala
Ocala Police Department officials report that a woman and her child were killed and a man later committed suicide.
Showing off for good reason
The annual Marion County Tax Collector’s Charity Auto Show will take place Feb. 21 in Ocala.
It’s Southeastern Youth Fair time
The annual event, which is a showcase for Marion County FFA and 4-H members, is set for Feb. 19-28 in Ocala.

