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FTBOA Mardi Gras Holiday Open House
Trains at the Holidays turns 30
The event will take place even as CF campuses close for winter break.
History in action
The annual Festival at Fort King included reenactors and historic demonstrations.
Bring(ing) the Harvest Home
The annual drive will help local families in need.
Ocala business leader dies at 85
Clark Yandle was instrumental in improvements in the North Magnolia Avenue area.
Kratom conundrum
The Ocala City Council will review options on local sales after mayor raises concerns.
Stage veteran Paul Pierce rides into Ocala
The Springer Opera House legend brings his Texas-sized quick-change magic to The Civic’s “A Tuna Christmas.”
Career boost
A recent donation will let this Ocala mom help more veterans.
Live Fire Chefs
Firing up Ocala’s culinary scene.
Kiwanis Pancake Day is Dec. 13
Diners can enjoy breakfast and help send kids to Camp Kiwanis.
Share Your Christmas food drive
The DeLuca Family Foundation will host the event on Dec. 12 in Ocala.
Four MCFR first responders lose jobs, will face charges
The case includes allegations of harassment, whipping and waterboarding of one of their own.
SOCIAL SCENE: Timeless beauty
Ocala Symphony and Chorus perform Handel’s ‘Messiah.’

