North Marion High School’s ‘true team’
Boys’ varsity basketball squad thrives under head coach Tim Yarn, who was named FACA 4A District 7 Coach of the Year.
On top of the world
Ocala’s Gwenda Ward is the number one women’s international tournament tennis player in her age group.
Born to the saddle
Marion County’s 11-year-old Sean Miller is the 2026 Florida National Barrel Horse Association 1D Youth Champion.
WEC’s soccer, baseball, football and concert complex clears final hurdles
After discussions about traffic impacts, concerts and noise levels, and a formal letter of opposition, the BOCC voted unanimously to approve the project.
Ocalan for the win
Josh Hart took Top Fuel honors at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Hall of Fame skater coming to Marion County
Rodney Mullen will attend the grand opening of the expanded Ocala Skate Park on March 28.
From Marion County to Italy
Observations from the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.
The ring of life
Ocala’s iconic wrestling champion Dory Funk Jr. is celebrating two significant milestones.
The sport of kings
The Ocala Polo Club’s winter season will run through the end of March.
Locals to compete in Olympic Winter Games
Ocala’s Brittany Bowe and Erin Jackson will travel to Italy in February.
Bruce’s top picks
The “Gazette’s” staff photographer, Bruce Ackerman, shares some powerful photos from 2025.
Superpower at sunrise
Adrienne Bunn masters Ironman competitions by letting autism work for her.
Special Olympics coaches sought
Certification classes coming up for basketball and equestrian sports.
New world record holder
Ocala’s Guy Marwick is a world champion men’s strict curl weightlifter.
Vanguard edges Auburndale in playoffs
Knights beat Bloodhounds in regional quarterfinals
Vanguard earns win over Forest
Knights beat Wildcats for 14th consecutive year.
