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18-year-old dies after Ocala shooting
An 18-year-old man died after a shooting on Tuesday afternoon....
Ocala Jockey Club sold to WEC group for $10.5 m...
The more than 900-acre Ocala Jockey Club was sold for...
SunTran to adjust routes in Marion County
The Ocala City Council voted unanimously to adopt planned route...
Daily COVID-19 numbers available, if you know w...
Looking for the daily COVID-19 positivity rates in Marion County?...
Two shot in mall parking lot
A shooting in the Paddock Mall parking lot spilled into...
Man goes home after months-long COVID-19 fight
After being hospitalized since February with COVID-19 complications, the one...
County Commissioners out due to COVID-19
The current COVID-19 surge touched the Marion County Commission as...
COVID-19 cases and vaccinations on the rise
Marion County saw a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases over...
City approves $150,000 Optimum RV incentive deal
The Ocala City Council voted unanimously on July 20 to...
Back To School Fest at Paddock Mall
6,000 backpacks filled with school supplies were given out during...
Stolen guns found after traffic stop
Three men, including two 18-year-olds, were arrested on Thursday on...
Events – July 30 – August 5, 2021
COMMUNITY 7/30-8/1 Ocala NSBA Summer Horse Show Series World Equestrian...
Governor to bar schools from requiring masks
FORT LAUDERDALE — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he...
SEC invites Oklahoma and Texas to join conferen...
Southeastern Conference university presidents voted Thursday to invite Texas and...
State universities won’t mandate masks
TALLAHASSEE – State universities are staying on track for a...
No-bid contracts tied to commissioner
County review of process finds no issues with more than...
Auditor’s report supports Alexander’s firing pr...
During the July 20, Ocala City Council meeting, Councilman Jay...
Single and Ready to Mingle: July 30 – Aug...
Ocala Gazette has partnered with Marion County Animal Services to...
Local LGBTQ magazine wins top honors
“Embrace,” a locally produced magazine, recently earned 22 awards, including...
OSO tunes up for return to stage
Excitement is building over the nearing completion of the expansion...
Carlyle Ausley Jr., longtime builder, dies at 87
It would be almost impossible to drive around Marion County...
Sharing Art
Prolific local artist enjoys roles as gallerist and grandmother After...
Q & A with the candidates
Editor’s Note: Leading up to the city election, we’ll be...
Back to school tax holiday on tap
With most students expected to be in classrooms next month,...
Cool Pool
Swimmers packed the Jervey Gantt Aquatic Fun Center in Ocala...
Stuffing Away
Col. Craig Ham, president of the Marion County Veterans Council,...
Food allergy or food sensitivity?
A growing number of individuals suffer with digestive problems and...
Marion reopens COVID-19 test site amid surge
As cases of COVID-19 in Marion County and Florida continue...
UF to play UCF starting in 2024
GAINESVILLE — Florida and UCF have agreed to play a...
Saving Santos
Effort hopes to preserve historic church The Little Chapel United...
Orange, Leon requiring employees get vaccine
Citing a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases because of the...
Salt Springs Family Dollar plan nixed
Plans for a proposed Family Dollar near Salt Springs were...
Biz Buzz: Marijuana, Roses and glass
Plans for another marijuana dispensary are in the works after...
Historic Reddick High School set for demolition
The iconic yet dilapidated Reddick High School will face the...
Proposed sand mine irritates residents
A plan for a sand mine in Anthony found little...
COVID-19 surge continues in Marion
For a fourth straight week, COVID-19 cases nearly doubled in...
Lawsuit challenges cut to unemployment
TALLAHASSEE – Broward County residents struggling financially because of the...
Three shootings in four days, one arrested
Three shootings in four days, including one fatal incident, had...
Separate shootings claim one teen, injures another
Two shootings in less than 24 hours at Ocala apartment...
School’s expense plan short millions
Marion County Public Schools has about $38 million worth of...
Events – July 23 – 29, 2021
COMMUNITY 7/23-25 Summer Horse Show Series World Equestrian Center, 1390...
Hot Wheels
The Discovery Center in Ocala kicked off their Ready, Set,...
How bargain shopping helps needy families
Everyone loves a bargain–and even more so when it can...
County recognizes longtime employees
The Marion County Commission recognized several employees for their years...
Forest Football sets sights on huge season unde...
The journey to becoming head football coach at Forest High...
Single and Ready to Mingle: July 23 – 29,...
Ocala Gazette has partnered with Marion County Animal Services to...
The Centers, SMA merger final
After nearly a year of collaboration and due diligence, The...
‘Art & Autos’ show to rev up downtown scene
Turbo-charged with emerging talent, the Magnolia Arts Xchange’s new “Art...