Longtime local veterans services advocate is retiring
Jeffrey Askew has served for 23 years as director of the Marion County Veterans Service Office.
Time to sign up for Camp Kiwanis
The annual summer residential program is a rite of passage for many area families.
Temple B’nai Darom welcomes new cantor and spiritual leader
Alisa Forman comes from a long line of “very learned and serious rabbis.”
Diane Gullett resigns as MCPS superintendent
In her five-year tenure, the county public schools’ leader navigated reinstituting impact fees and a half-cent sales tax, and challenges building new schools.
Frank DeLuca retires
The longtime owner of DeLuca Toyota was feted during a recent celebration in honor of his 46 years in business.
Inspire Gala honors area philanthropists and nonprofits
The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion event paid homage to individuals and organizations that help others in the community.
Donald Trump administration protest
About 140 people held signs and waved to passing motorists in Ocala to protest President Donald Trump's policies
Racer fan fest precedes Gatornationals
The Burnyzz Speed Shop gathering in southeast Ocala drew more than 30 top drivers and about 7,000 guests.
Save The Civic
The Ocala Civic Theatre rebrands on its 75th birthday, launches a fundraising campaign and announces the 2025/26 season.
TOPVETS donate $30K to area groups
The Ocala Preserve Veterans Club presented six veterans-related organizations with grants ranging from $1,000 to $12,000.
Traveling history exhibit is coming to Ocala
Bringing “The American Revolution Experience” to the community is part of the local DAR chapter’s 100th anniversary.
HELLO, OCALA – Meet Your Neighbor: Jennifer Munoz
This cancer survivor took up watercolor painting as a way to cope with her treatment regimen.
A “Night of Stars” honors community advocates and educators
The 2025 Howard Academy Community Center Black History Awards Gala included the induction of two into the Black History Archives.
Skills on display
The 2025 Florida Lineman Competition will take place at the World Equestrian Center on March 1.
