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Across the air waves
Local ham radio operators made 851 contacts during the 2024 Amateur Radio Relay League Field Day event in Ocala.
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Letter carriers rally in Ocala
The gathering was held to bring attention to a need for increased protections and outdated lock technology.
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Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park hosts annual service
During the Memorial Day event, the lives of soldiers serving in every major conflict were remembered, from past wars to more recent conflicts.
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Bus crash victims memorialized in vigils
A roadside memorial site is the scene of vigils continuing through Sunday evening to honor the farmworkers who died on Tuesday.
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A hero’s welcome
Former U.S. Army SSgt. Travis Mills was in Ocala May 16 for the screening of a documentary about his extraordinary life and to receive honors from local groups.
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Honoring moms in a most special way
The annual Symphony Under the Stars event, hosted by FAFO each Mother’s Day, is a much-loved local tradition.
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Food drive collections down
The annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ campaign brought in fewer donations this year but will still help thousands of people in Ocala/Marion County.
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Gala honors programs and students
The Marion County Children's Alliance presented the 2024 Dr. Mike Jordan Awards of Excellence and Vision on May 10.
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Successful street party
The Ocala Civic Theatre’s Escape to Margaritaville Block Party saw more than 400 people dancing in the streets of downtown Ocala.
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NAACP honors advocates, including Loretta Jenkins
The annual Freedom Fund and Awards Banquet acknowledged several local members and featured presentations about voting rights and awareness.
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Agricultural awareness
The annual Farmland Preservation Festival offers a look at many facets of rural Marion County.