City of Ocala Accepting Applications from Nonprofits for 2027 Street Banner Lottery
The City of Ocala is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2027 street banner lottery program through Aug. 1.
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WILDFIRE UPDATE: Alachua County Mandatory Burn Ban Lifted
Recent rainfall totals and the forecast for more in the region led to county officials rescinding the ban.
The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’
Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album “Taking the Long Way” — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.
Iga Swiatek improves career record at French Open to 42-3 as she reaches 3rd round
Iga Swiatek has improved her career record at the French Open to 42-3. The four-time champion eliminated 35th-ranked Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round on Wednesday.
The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history
Before the tournament even begins, Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history. A tiny island country — autonomous territory, if you prefer — of about 156,000 residents in the Caribbean is now the smallest, both in terms of population and land mass, to make it to soccer’s biggest stage.
Ocala Bull Bash Returning to Southeastern Livestock Pavilion with Gary Allan Concert
Ocala’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival returns June 20 with professional bull riding, live country music and a performance by Gary Allan.
Help and Heart: Volunteers Restore Ocala Domestic Abuse Survivor’s Childhood Home
Ocala residents came together on Good Friday to help a family in need.
What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS
Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalizes on consumers’ growing interest in global flavors.
Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
The United Kingdom smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday as a spring heat wave continued to scorch parts of Western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life.
Community Stages and Cornerstone School Offering Youth Summer Theatre Camps in Ocala
Got a theatre kid? Sign ’em up for Community Stages’ immersive summer camp programs hosted by Cornerstone School in Ocala.