Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen restaurant nearly finished
The much anticipated $1.2 million Cheddar’s restaurant at 4065 SW State Road 200, west of Interstate 75, is nearly finished. Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen has made-from-scratch...
Big Lee’s Barbecue giving away FREE BBQ until the food runs out
Rashad Jones, the owner of Big Lee's Serious about Barbecue and winner of Food Network’s “Guy’s Big Project,” announced he will be celebrating the companies 4th...
Owner of Big Lee’s Barbecue in Ocala wins own show
Ocala, Florida -- Rashad Jones, of Ocala, along with Grill Dads, won Food Network’s “Guy’s Big Project,” which stars celebrity chef Guy Fieri. In a...
SR 40 road work should not cause lane closures
The Florida Department of Transportation is currently working on a project to mill and resurface State Road (S.R.) 40 (Fort Brooks Road) from east...
Marion County Animal Center, Neuter Commuter, routine closure
The Marion County Animal Center and the Neuter Commuter will be closing for quarterly cleaning, training, and maintenance. They will close on April 26, and...
Piesanos Italian restaurant, Ocala location opening soon
Ocala residents will soon be able to enjoy the fine eats of Piesanos. The first Piesanos Italian restaurant opened in 2009, located at 5200 NW...
School board using Eminent Domain to force landowner to sell, residents angry
The Marion County School Board will now head to a courtroom to try and enforce Florida's Eminent Domain statute (73.015) to obtain land for...
Now open: ALDI store on SR 200 is prototype for future builds
Ocala, Florida -- Hundreds of shoppers came out Thursday to welcome the opening of the new ALDI store on State Road 200. Customers from neighboring...
It’s here, ALDI grand opening for new location
ALDI will open a new store, located at 7579 Southwest Highway 200 this week. To celebrate the opening of the new Ocala store, ALDI will...
$500 scholarship opportunity for students
Ocala, Florida — The Marion County Legal Support Association is now accepting applications for the Mary Sullivan Scholarship Award in the amount of $500.00...
Grocery store opening another location in Ocala, now hiring
Ocala, Florida -- Good news for those who shop at ALDI. ALDI is opening a new store in Ocala. The new store will be located...
Free medical/dental care coming to Ocala, 2 days only
Ocala, Florida -- United Hands, Inc. created FreeD.O.M. Clinic USA to address the growing need for dental, optical, and medical care to the indigent,...
2016 Fireworks: 47th annual God and Country Day festival
// Ocala, Florida — This year will be the 47th annual God and Country Day festival, Marion County’s largest firework...
Marion County residents can take advantage of prediabetes program
// Adults living in Marion County who are overweight and diagnosed with prediabetes can take advantage of a program proven...
Important: Know how to display your emergency contact information on a locked phone
Following the terrorist attack at the Orlando, Florida, nightclub, Pulse, the Orlando Police Department said they had a difficult time tracking down next of...
Premier Pediatrics to host their 3rd Annual Community Fair
// Ocala, Florida -- Premier Pediatrics is hosting their 3rd Annual Community Fair on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m....
Kiwanis Beach closed until further notice
// Marion County - Kiwanis Beach, located at 15380 Southeast 140th Avenue Road, Lake Weir, will be closed as of...
Transgender bathroom ban passes 4-1
// Ocala, Florida -- The resolution to ban transgender bathrooms in Marion County schools has been officially adopted. During a Tuesday...
1st Annual Ocala Amazing Race
// Ocala, Florida -- During the 1st Annual Ocala Amazing Race teams can experience Ocala like never before. At every destination,...
Marion County School Board supports transgender bathroom ban
// Ocala, Florida -- In an e-mail, the Marion County School Board confirmed that they will aim to make sure...