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Damage from recent storm winds has closed two docks on Lake Weir in Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area, 13275 SE 115 Ave., Ocklawaha, according to a Marion County press release.
The main, floating dock and the personal watercraft dock...
Ocala -- On Monday, demolition company The Art of Destruction, located at 2080 NW 35th Street, Ocala, tore down a childhood favorite of many; the Silver Bullet water slide at Wild Waters.
While many can hold on to the memory, the original...
A 231 acre controlled burn will be conducted today in the area of State Road 200 and County Road 484 in Marion County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in this area.
Visibility may...
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 food since the 70s. The founders, Aubrey Good, and Doug Rogers, believe that when a...
Marion County residents asked for someone to listen and Republican Eddie Leedy, who is running against Carl Zalak for a seat on the county commission, seems to be doing just that.
Leedy, a retired captain from the Marion County Sheriff's...
Meet 9-year-old Jaden.
Jaden was diagnosed with Leukemia recently and is currently undergoing his second round of chemotherapy.
The Tomlin Brings Hope Foundation has teamed up with Jaden's family to host #jadensarmy Rib Smokeout to help raise money for Jaden's treatment.
The...
Looking for FREE fun this summer?
Enjoy food, crafts, beer, and wine at the 2018 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series.
The Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series will take place at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Complex located...
Marion County Fire Rescue is teaming up with the Marion County Schools for the 2018 “Stuff the Bus” campaign.
According to an MCFR Facebook post, the Stuff the Bus campaign is an annual outreach program co-sponsored by Marion County Public...
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 anniversary and his 40th birthday by giving away FREE BBQ.
In a recent post on Facebook,...
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 Facebook post, Jones wrote, "I competed on Guy’s Big Project and made it to the...
The annual Ocala Christmas Parade will take place on December 9, 2017.
The parade is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on 1800 East Silver Spring Boulevard.
This year the theme is a ‘Home for the Holidays'.
VIP bleacher seating may still...
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 of NE 10th Street Road to the east of NE 145th Avenue Road.
The cost for...
The Gamers Edge released the following statement:
After much discussion, deliberation, contemplation, etc we have realized that our children have other interests than taking over the family business and we would like more time to spend with them pursuing their...
December 1, is World AIDS Day and the Florida Department of Health in Marion County will recognize the day by providing residents with the opportunity to receive free rapid HIV testing.
Where and when
Frank Deluca YMCA (3200 SE 17th...
On Thursday, November 16, ALDI will offer grocery shoppers a fresh experience as it reopens its Ocala store, located at 2450 SW 19th Ave. The store at this location is part of the aggressive $1.6 billion investment plan ALDI...
Marion County – For more than 25 years Marion County Fire Rescue firefighters have helped meet the needs of families who are struggling to stay warm and bring joy into their homes during the holiday season. As part of...
Marion County Parks and Recreation has teamed up with the Marion County Public Library System to provide activities and events at a location near you!
Paws & Pages Pet Expo
When - Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where - Ocala...
Duke Energy Florida customers could soon see a significant increase in their power bills if a rate hike request is approved by the Florida Public Service Commission.
Duke Energy has already applied for a request with the Florida Public Service...
The Pey It Forward Fun Run is held in honor of Peyton Nicole Evans.
On May 9th, 2014, Peyton had an undiagnosed brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) -- described as an abnormal tangle of blood vessels -- in her brain that...
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 43rd St, Gainesville. Followed by a second location in 2011, located at 5757 SW 75th...