Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Talks Buc-ee’s
During yesterday’s press conference, Governor DeSantis describes what tipped the scales in favor of the new I75 interchange being built in Marion County: a Buc-ee's which he describes as the “Shangri-la of service stations.”
Inaugural art show includes portrait presentation
Thelma Wright Edwards, of Ocala, the eldest living relative of murder victim Emmitt Till, was honored during the Draw All Men Ministries Church event.
Inaugural equine/philanthropy event helps area nonprofits
The Children’s Charity Classic show jumping competition kicked off with wintry weather as a new tradition for Ocala and Marion County began.
Citizen volunteers sought
You can have your voice heard by serving on a government advisory board.
Interested in exploring adoption?
The need is great, and finding information just became easier.
Local veterans can get cancer test at no cost
Those who served “boots on the ground” in the Vietnam War, Gulf War and Global War on Terrorism may be eligible for the Galleri screening.
Festival fun for a great cause
Proceeds from the Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival will help build a “Strawberry House” for a local family.
Marion County bird watchers set 2024 records
Tom Hince was the first to record 300 species locally; Tami Reece documented 253 species to top the prior record.
Southeastern Youth Fair sets new records
The annual event showcases a variety of skills of local FFA and 4-H members and helps them further their educations.
Nonprofit news: Stirrups ‘n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center receives $200,000 donation
The donation from the Adam Hanson Better Communities Fund will help purchase property.
Ocala’s Reilly Arts Center surpasses fundraising goal
Gala event raises more than $140K to support community access to the arts.
HUGS Charities fundraiser will support local patients
This year’s event will honor longtime area banker and cancer survivor Tom Ingram.
Joint office for homelessness hosts annual meeting
The Marion County Continuum of Care brings together a number of organizations with common goals.
MCSO Cold Case Unit chairman retires
Jim Phillips has long been involved with numerous local organizations.
New leadership for veterans’ organization
Marion County Veterans Helping Veterans USA offers a variety of services and coordinates with similar agencies.
