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11 hours 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.
14 hours 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.
15 hours ago in Business, Local
City of Ocala eliminates business tax receipt requirement
The business tax receipt was basically a license required for businesses to operate in Ocala.
Ocala City Council approves extra $190,936 for fire apparatus after missed prepayment discount
The additional $190,936 expenditure approved by the Ocala City Council on Oct. 20 covers the difference after the city missed a prepayment discount on four fire apparatus units, including the Typhoon rescue pumper.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Local
352 WEEKEND TOP EVENT PICKS OCT. 23-25: Fine Arts Fest, Chocolate Class and Spooktaculars
This weekend is host to spooktaculars aplenty, local artistry for everyone to enjoy and even a chocolate tasting class in North Central Florida.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Local
Loomis Bros. Circus brings its modern twist on the classic Big Top spectacle back to Ocala
The 29-year-old circus troupe is based here in Florida and has been returning to Ocala for several years.
2 days ago in Community, Local
Humane Society of North Central Florida announces 2027 calendar featuring local firefighters
What could be better than cute first responders and even cuter adoptable animals?
2 days ago in Business, Community, Local
Ocala City Council denies Spot On Liquors alcohol permit near daycare
Ocala City Council members cited the store’s proximity to a daycare and existing alcohol outlets nearby as reasons for rejecting the application from Mikael 25 Inc.
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11 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Rent’ musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: ‘No day but today’
Jordan Fisher was in middle school when he first heard it. He was at his first cast party, gathering with fellow performers around his drama teacher's piano after some community theater.
18 hours ago in Sports
Thunder star and NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 20-point streak ends at 141 games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decided it was time for his record streak of 20-point games to end. The Oklahoma City star's run of 141 consecutive regular season contests with at least 20 points ended Thursday night when he subbed himself out toward the end of a game against the Denver Nuggets.
18 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies
For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween weekend.
1 day ago in National
Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute
Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI's board of trustees said Wednesday The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre on April 24 next year.