Otters and the Everglades on display
The Friends of Silver Springs State Park offer two new fine art photography exhibits.
Forward progress
The Open Arms Village transitional housing program for women is set to open by 2027.
Strong showing
Several Ocala/Marion County affiliated horses set for Kentucky Derby.
Wrestling with WEC
Horse farm owner sues to halt approved massive sports complex, citing 2016 settlement.
SORA moves to stop Margaritaville
Rural protection group's writ asks the court to review its contentions but does not halt construction of the project.
New ‘experiences’
The annual Symphony Under the Stars event will offer two new ticket packages this year.
“Children of Eden” brings heart, hope and forgiveness
Uplifting musical explores parent-child relationships, letting go and the power of new beginnings in The Civic’s season finale.
REMINDER: The Stamp Out Hunger Good Drive is May 9
Local letter carrier says last year’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive temporarily helped co-workers.
COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS
Dispatcher of the year, banjo hall of fame and professionalism award
Revisiting kratom in Ocala
City Council discusses synthetic drugs; mayor urges building awareness of risks.
UPDATE: FDOT traffic advisory
Overnight I-75 ramp closures at U.S. 27 and S.R. 40.
Kentucky contenders
Locally connected horses ready to race in Oaks and Derby.
Get serious about gardening
Given the status of the global food system, increased costs of food may be concerning, yet the availability of food could be an even greater issue.
Celebrating nature and community
The city of Ocala’s annual Earthfest event honors Arbor Day and the importance of trees.
“The urgency of now”
NAACP Branch 5114 of Marion County event highlights voting rights and honors three local leaders.
Horse Fever gallops on
On the anniversary of the beloved public art project, its first artist created a special Tribute 25 statue to be raffled off by the Marion Cultural Alliance.
Water woes
731,000-gallon leak leaves a $2,200 bill and a plea for help.
