WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Markets and Live Music for All to Enjoy
Our weekend top picks have plenty of markets and live music to keep you entertained.
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September & October events at the Reilly Arts Center
This fall, the Reilly Arts Center in Ocala is turning up the volume with a lineup that spans rock, blues, jazz, classical, and even a few spooky surprises. From powerhouse tributes to Queen, Bruce Springsteen, and Pearl Jam, to intimate evenings of opera, blues, and jazz, there’s something for every music lover. Plus, October brings paranormal chills, Spanish flair, and the 50th anniversary season kickoff of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Pedestrian fatally struck near Paddock Mall; eastbound Lanes on SW College Rd. closed
A fatal pedestrian crash near the 3100 block of SW College Road in Ocala has shut down all eastbound lanes as police investigate. Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes.
Farmer and rancher Jack Williams to be inducted into Marion County Agricultural Hall of Fame
Marion County farmer and rancher Robert Jackson “Jack” Williams will be inducted into the Marion County Agriculture Hall of Fame on Nov. 20, 2025.
UPDATE: All northbound lanes are now open. The northbound I-75 on ramp at Exit 352 is still closed.
All lanes of northbound I-75 are closed after S.R. 40 (Exit 352) in Marion County following a crash. Drivers are being detoured off at Exit 352 to S.R. 40 eastbound, then north on U.S. 301, west on U.S. 27, and back to I-75 northbound. The detour will remain in place until further notice.
World Equestrian Center Sets 2026 Winter Spectacular Dates for Ocala
The World Equestrian Center has announced the return of its 12-week 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series, running from Dec. 31, 2025, through March 22, 2026. The nationally sanctioned hunter/jumper circuit will bring elite competition to Ocala, featuring 10 weeks of FEI classes, the FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala, and the Longines League of Nations™.
Community agencies working together to help the homeless
Community agencies are coming together to address the problem of homelessness in the community.,
UPDATED: Overturned semi-truck closes I-75 northbound in Ocala after multi-vehicle crash
A tire blowout led to a serious crash on I-75 in Ocala Wednesday afternoon, leaving two people hospitalized and blocking all northbound lanes near Mile Marker 352.
Alachua County Public Schools launches new tools to keep families, schools connected
Alachua County Public Schools is introducing new and improved communication tools designed to make it easier for families, staff, and the community to stay informed and connected.
TRAFFIC ALERT: multi-vehicle crash at I-75/SR 40 and I-75/SR 200
A multi-vehicle crash has shut down all northbound lanes of I-75 near S.R. 40 in Marion County, forcing drivers onto a detour via U.S. 301 and U.S. 27 and causing major traffic delays.