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Volunteers sought to clean Ocala park that saw 1,250 cigarette butts, 1,015 pounds of litter collected last year
23+ hour, 2+ min ago (350+ words) Volunteers are needed to help clean up an Ocala park where over 1,000 pounds of litter were collected last year as the city looks to continue its annual participation in International Coastal Clean Up Day. International Coastal Cleanup Day will return…...
Pastel sunset clouds rise above State Road 200 in Ocala
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (48+ words) Ocala-News.com Distinctive, textured clouds stretch across the sky above State Road 200 in Ocala. Taken near the Walmart shopping center, the daytime snapshot captures an impressive view of the changing sky overhead. Thanks to Lynn Beal for sharing!...
Towering clouds catch the sunset light over southwest Ocala
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (10+ words) Ocala-News.com...
Do you use buses in Ocala? City asking residents for feedback on SunTran service
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (302+ words) The City of Ocala is seeking public input from Marion County residents to evaluate and help guide the future of SunTran, the region’s public transportation system. The online SunTran Rider Survey is open through Friday, Sept. 11. City officials are inviting…...
Dog watches the sunset from an Ocala front yard
1+ week, 6+ day ago (52+ words) Ocala-News.com A fluffy white dog sits patiently on a concrete driveway, gazing toward the setting sun in Ocala. The peaceful front yard scene captures the sun glowing over the horizon beyond lush lawns and moss-draped oak trees. Thanks to…...
I found it difficult to navigate an Ocala high school football game for lack of handicap accessibility
2+ week, 2+ day ago (252+ words) After attending numerous high school sporting events and noticing the Handicap Accessible signs, it came to my abrupt attention this past weekend, that these signs are truly not accurate. Due to an injury, I was forced to use the handicapped…...
Over $20,000 raised to support Ocala family grieving sudden loss of 15-month-old toddler
2+ week, 4+ day ago (247+ words) An online fundraiser established for the family of a 15-month-old Ocala boy who died unexpectedly earlier this month has generated over $20,000 in community contributions. Brooks Andrew Prairie passed away on August 14, following a sudden cardiac arrest at his home, according…...
I think Marion County is long overdue for a premiere horse racing track
3+ week, 17+ hour ago (182+ words) "Why has Marion County waited so long? I lived in Kentucky for 11 years and can say, Marion County out performs Lexington, Kentucky, and for sure, Louisville, (an intense urban setting) with respect to horse farm breeding and equine training operations,…...
Free weekly woodcarving program at Ocala activity center
3+ week, 3+ day ago (101+ words) Ocala-News.com The City of Ocala hosts a free woodcarving group every Tuesday afternoon at the Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center. The program runs every Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center, which is located at 830 NE…...
I was an extra in Smokey and the Bandit 3 and have great memories of my time in Ocala
3+ week, 3+ day ago (369+ words) "I was an extra in Smokey and the Bandit Part 3. I had a great time during the shoot. I got to meet Jackie Gleason and Paul Williams during filming at The Castro’s farm on Hwy 27. I also met Ron Rice…...