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14 hours 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.
2 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.
4 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.
4 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.
5 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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12 hours 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.
12 hours ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.
19 hours ago in Entertainment
Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart
The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
19 hours ago in Sports
Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19
Jordan Love realizes the Green Bay Packers need to finish better. They started out well enough Thursday night that their fourth-quarter struggles didn't really matter.
19 hours ago in Sports
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after GM says his agent told team he would no longer play for Detroit
The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay and taken him off the roster after they said his agent told the team the center will no longer play for the franchise, growing frustrated by its inability to move him months after he asked for a trade.