SOCIAL SCENE
Ocala Elks Lodge Party
NW Marion County crash claims two lives
Thirteen people were transported to medical facilities.
Community With A Heart
The campaign runs through mid-January and will help people in Ocala/Marion County.
Special Olympics coaches sought
Certification classes coming up for basketball and equestrian sports.
HUD funding shift
Grants to be directed toward transitional housing and supportive services and away from a “failed housing first” policy.
COMMUNITY NEWS
PEO education grant, VOCAL capital campaign and new Inspire Gala date
More than a garden
Growing things can add to one’s sense of well-being.
The gem of the winter garden (Date correction)
The annual Ocala Camellia Show will take place Jan. 24 and 25.
100 years ago
Here is a look at some events from January 1926.
Jaiya John book signing
The noted author launched “Wildflowers Praying at Midnight” in Ocala.
Adventurous resolutions
These ideas might inspire those who want to be a little more daring in 2026.
OMCAR real estate report
Marion County housing market shows price stability amid slower sales in November.
Florida home sales report
Recent trends in inventory suggest no major shift in prices in coming months.
