Getting ready for MLK events
There are a number of ways people can support the annual march and other activities.
Paramedicine program renewed
The goal is to boost preventive healthcare and reduce emergency burdens.
Fun ideas for families
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with kids in entertaining ways appropriate for everyone in the home.
Unique New Year’s celebrations
Some traditions have persisted for years and are borne of customs from all over the world.
A new home for Christmas
A once-homeless veteran is among the first to reside in Mercy Village duplex apartments.
UPDATE: Community champion dies at 85 in Ocala (arrangements announced)
Among her many accomplishments, Mary Sue Rich served as a city councilwoman for 24 years.
Backroom briefing
Tapping tourists, property taxes and cabinet meetings
COMMUNITY NEWS
Christmas food drive, teacher award, call to artists, Rotary baseball
At the top of their class
Apple honorees, rookie of the year and school-related employee of year named.
Historic marker
Ocala City Council approves signage to commemorate Elvis Presley and Tom Petty encounter.
Holiday help
Locals facing challenges may find relief through the annual Community With A Heart campaign.
Santas vs. Elves double-header
Ocala Roller Derby event delivers holiday cheer and support for local food insecurity.
State vaccine mandate repeal fuels debate
The proposal includes removing some vaccination requirements while those mandated by state law for school entry would remain in place.
