The Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB) is closing out the year with two major wins, earning a Silver and Bronze Award at the 2025 VISIT Florida Flager Awards. Recognized for their innovative tradeshow booth and impactful Orlando Moving Billboard Campaign, the VCB continues to shine as a leader in destination marketing.
When summer’s humidity eases into Ocala’s cooler fall breeze, it’s the perfect season to slow down and reconnect. From sunset horseback rides to cozy downtown dinners, our guide highlights ten unforgettable date night ideas designed to help couples embrace the charm of autumn in Marion County.
Ocala residents can expect a hot and humid weekend with highs in the low 90s and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. While only routine storms are forecast, September is also the peak of Florida’s hurricane season, making it a good time to review preparedness plans.
Weekend events to kick off September include a market, concert, guided tour and kart racing for family-friendly fun.
Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year’s French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.
President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set to include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, according to the White House.
About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they’ve been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.
The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she “might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me” if the team doesn’t improve its outlook.
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.
The SW 49th Ave. Project sits on top of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners infrastructure priority list.
