CF to present ‘Mean Girls’
The ‘fiercely hilarious live musical production’ will be on stage in Ocala April 9-12.
A living history lesson
The “Rains Battle: Fort King’s Fort King’s Most Desperate Hour” reenactment recalled one of the events that helped shape Ocala and Marion County.
Run for the Roses in Marion County
The second annual Kentucky Derby Pub Crawl will race through downtown Ocala on May 2.
Inaugural event coming to Ocala
The Art Park Literary & Poetry Festival is set for April 11.
Physician and professor to lecture in Ocala
Dr. Bradlee Heckmann will speak about mitochondria at IHMC on April 9.
America 250 – Marion County Day
Several events are being held locally to commemorate the nation’s birth.
SOCIAL SCENE: Picnic in the Garden
The Humane Society of Marion County dedicates refreshed space.
SOCIAL SCENE: Community Outreach Day
The Ocala Housing Authority recently hosted an event for members of its public housing communities.
Men empowering women
Local nonprofit hosts all-male panel in “Waiting to Exhale” presentation in Ocala.
Braver Angels to meet March 26 in Ocala
The session will include a panel discussion about immigration enforcement.
Lucky ducks
‘Adopters’ and nonprofits win as beneficiaries of the Marion Rotary Duck Derby.
Inaugural event
12 local heroes inducted into Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame.
America 250
Marion County officials outline their plans for the nation’s 250th birthday.
Master the Possibilities showcases visiting speakers
From the making of a president to untold stories of Native Americans, these events offer insights, rare documents and expert perspectives.
The Rains Battle: An ambush, wounded soldiers, a moment that changed history
On March 28, “Fort King’s most desperate hour” will come to life at the national historic landmark in Ocala.
CF Webber Gallery presents ‘The 2026 Student Art Exhibition’
An opening reception is set for April 1 on the Ocala campus.

