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Gainesville Community Activist Works Toward Telling the Haile Homestead’s Whole Story
A Gainesville community activist is doing his part to make certain the whole history of the area is being told.
Here Are the New Businesses We Know Are Slated to Open in the 352 in 2026
New construction projects slated for 2026 are underway to cater to the rising expansion in the 352.
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS DEC. 26-28: Seasonal Celebrations, Concerts and Post-Christmas Cheer
As Homestead Park and Kirby Family Farms finish final Christmas celebrations, Brooklyn Boys performs a pre-New Year's concert and Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse hosts Little Black Dress Night.
Ocala Police Department Investigates Homicide
The Ocala Police Department is investigating a homicide, after receiving a report of gunshots and finding a deceased individual at the scene of the incident.
Ocala Cat Rescue Sheltering Hands Unites Felines with Their Forever Families
Nonprofit Sheltering Hands has facilitated thousands of cat adoptions, as well as a broad spectrum of feline welfare programs, in Marion County.
Dining Out in the 352: Eat at These Downtown Ocala Restaurants (Part 2)
Our series on dining destinations in the 352 continues. From casual patio bars and craft beverages to upscale cuisine, these local eateries highlight the variety of flavors and atmospheres available to diners looking for their next meal out.
These Ocala and Gainesville Restaurants Are Open on Christmas Day 2025
For those planning to dine out, several local restaurants will be open while many others close for the holiday.
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18
As the percussive horns of Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, "Been there, won that" — made the rounds in the locker room, offering hand clasps and back slaps to his players after they accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades: win a second consecutive NFC East title.
4 days ago in Entertainment
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" opened with $345 million in worldwide sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, notching the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.
Ocala Man Charged with Three Felonies Including Aggravated Battery on a Pregnant Woman
An Ocala Man has been charged with three felonies including domestic battery by strangulation and aggravated battery on a victim knowing they were pregnant.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam … and whatever ‘6-7’ means
From the inexplicable to the familiar, here's our annual, highly selective journey down pop culture memory lane.
4 days ago in World
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is ‘quite solid’
Initial drafts of U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, although he suggested that neither side in the almost four-year war is likely to get everything it wants in talks on reaching a settlement.
4 days ago in National
Hundreds mourn Brown University sophomore Ella Cook, killed in campus shooting
A Brown University sophomore who was killed in an attack at the Rhode Island university was remembered Monday as "smart, confident, curious, kind, principled, brave," at a funeral in her home state of Alabama.
Amrit Palace to Open Second Location in Gainesville
Amrit Palace to open a second location in Gainesville, expanding the charm of the restaurant to a wider community.
Winter Wonderland Holiday Market Brought Festive Flavors to Downtown Ocala
The Winter Wonderland Market turned the Ocala Downtown Market space into, well, a winter wonderland for weekend shoppers and foodies.
Ocala Resident Dies in Early Morning Vehicle Accident
An Ocala motorist died Dec. 22, 2025, as the result of a vehicle collision, that involved three pickup trucks.
Oddities Market Returns to Ocala Before the Holidays
The oddities market hits the Ocala Downtown Market for a final time before the new year.
Dining Out in the 352: Restaurant Options on Ocala Downtown Square
The Ocala Downtown Square is full of fine dining options for those looking for a break from shopping.
Defunct Ocala: Weeki Wachee Springs’ Fin-tastic Past
While the former version of the park may have moved on, the enchanting history of Weeki Wachee Springs ab-shell-utely lives on.
7 days ago in Sports
Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
