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3 days ago in Community, Education, Local
Ocala Film Derby students spotlighted at Marion County Public Schools meeting
Marion County students who competed in the 4th Annual Ocala Film Derby were recognized at Tuesday's school board meeting after creating short films in just hours during a downtown Ocala challenge. The event awarded a record $22,500 in scholarships.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Local
352 WEEKEND EVENT TOP PICKS OCT. 30-NOV. 1: A ball, a carnival and a fair walk into a weekend
Enjoy plenty of spooky and family-friendly fun this weekend.
6 days ago in Business, Features, Food & Drink, Local
Local chocolatier sees import costs triple as Halloween candy prices stay elevated
Higher cocoa prices raise costs for a Williston chocolate maker as well as Halloween candy.
6 days ago in Business, Features, Local
Crystal River worker creates app to connect residents with local trade pros, companies
Ryan Hoffland built Find-A-Pro to help smaller businesses find local customers at a smaller price than the big platforms.
7 days ago in Education, Local
Marion County’s School Choice Magnet and Community Resource Expo hits WEC Nov. 12
The annual expo helps Marion County parents navigate the wide array of educational options available in the district.
1 week ago in Business, Community, Local
Marion Cultural Alliance marks 25 years with $500K+ economic impact and a new arts app
The Marion Cultural Alliance’s Horse Fever sculptures include 80 painted horses across Ocala, with 12 owned or maintained by the city.
1 week ago in Business, Community, Local
Ocala Councilman Hilty votes against City Manager Pete Lee’s reappointment, citing concerns
During discussion of the People’s Gas franchise renewal, Hilty questioned why the contract had gone years past its expiration date without formal action.
City of Ocala eliminates business tax receipt requirement
The business tax receipt was basically a license required for businesses to operate in Ocala.
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4 hours ago in Sports
Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd
First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.
4 hours ago in National
Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater
A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board and leaving a fiery crater. The cause was not immediately clear, but federal investigators are expected to provide an update Monday.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume
Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."
4 hours ago in National
November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos
National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S. in November.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration
It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.