Holiday exhibit on display through Jan. 12
“A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family’s Holiday Exhibition” may be seen at the Appleton Museum of Art, with free entry on Dec. 7 during the annual Community Day.
Local agricultural leaders honored
Dr. Harrell Phillips and Scott Seiler were inducted in the Marion County Agricultural Hall of Fame on Nov. 21.
Nominations open for annual awards
The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County invites people to nominate “unsung heroes.”
Celebrating art and artists
Marion Cultural Alliance hosts Surrealist Ball gala and announces award recipients.
Unique spin on an old classic
Community Stages will present “Christmas in Oz” at three locations in Ocala.
Light Up Ocala amazes
The annual holiday lighting event brings the bling to downtown Ocala.
BOCC split on two large developments in NW Marion County
The Marion County Commission approved a mixed-use development near WEC but denied a project on NW 60th Avenue.
Forest fresh and festive
This year, consider cutting your Christmas tree from the Ocala National Forest.
Engagement center opens
Interfaith Emergency Services will offer expanded services through a new facility near downtown Ocala.
Offering a way forward
CASA Marion is a certified domestic violence service center and offers a crisis hotline, emergency shelter, case management, education and legal information.
Brantley steps down as football coach at Trinity Catholic
The Celtics became a state powerhouse during his time on the sidelines.
Showcasing IHMC
A recent two-day event put a spotlight on programs of the Institute for Human & Machine Cognition.
Dedicated veteran honored
A military memorial service was held Nov. 16 for the late Lewis Alston, an active member of veterans’ organizations including the Marion County Memorial Honor Guard.
Walk of Fame honor for James Melton
One of America’s most famous tenors, who was a movie, radio, TV, concert and opera star, and pioneer in car collecting, grew up in Marion County.

