90-year milestone
Marion County officials and others recently commemorated the Jan. 16, 1935, anniversary of the Ma Barker shoot-out in Ocklawaha.
It was just ducky!
The annual Marion Rotary Duck Derby again raised money for a good cause and a good time.
Country artist Jay Allen to headline benefit weekend
The Pinnacle Cares 2025 Gala Weekend, from Jan. 25 to 27, will include a concert, a golf tournament and more.
Veterans honored with memorial reading
The Jan. 11 event acknowledged the service of local military personnel who died between April and September of 2024.
In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The “Gazette” offers a list of upcoming events as well as a retrospective article about integration in local schools that previously ran in its sister publication, “Ocala Style” magazine.
Agencies coordinate services during cold weather extremes
Those who are homeless can seek shelter through the Salvation Army Ocala’s Center of Hope.
January is Animal Abuser Registry Awareness Month in Marion County
The database helps shelters, rescues, pet sellers and the community identify and avoid enabling known abusers.
Nonprofits team up to raise awareness and funds
The Sheltering Hands Cat Rescue’s Partners in Animal Welfare Chili Challenge and Hub-Cat Car Show event is described as fun, family friendly and educational.
Doing (more) good for the community
The annual Concert for Good and new 5K for Good recently raised more than $47K for local nonprofits.
Rotarians gear up for duck derby in Ocala
The sixth annual event will be held Jan. 18 at Tuscawilla Park and includes some hefty cash prizes.
Honoring a “great statesman” and family man
Buddy MacKay, who had a distinguished career in politics, and whose family has deep roots in Marion County, died at home at the age of 91 on Dec. 31, 2024.
Call for volunteers, vendors and more for MLK events in Ocala
The Martin Luther King Commemorative Committee has issued an appeal for members of the public, entertainers and others to become involved in local observations, coming up from Jan. 6 to Jan. 20.
Ocala couple honored for six decades of service to church
The former owners of Parramore Music have been involved in numerous ministries at Fort King Presbyterian.
Ocala-area Girl Scouts enjoy campout and help raise awareness about new report
The ‘State of the Florida Girl Report’ measures the well-being of Florida girls in physical health, academic performance and emotional and social wellness.
