Jimmy Kimmel’s television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host’s comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network’s parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth the risk to its business.
    
    
        
    
        
                
        
                    
                
        
        
        
        The World Equestrian Center continues its evolution with a new autumn show hunter series, the announcement of tenants at the Shoppes at 80th, the soon to be open Equestrian Manor and their Ocala Wine and Food Festival make WEC a preferred destination for both locals and travelers. 
    
    
        
    
        
                
        
                    
                
        
        
        
        Marion County Commission approved a grant for $5.29 million for improvements at Marion County Airport at Dunnellon Field.
    
    
        
    
        
                
        
                    
                
        
        
        
        Second-generation leadership expands across the Nazworth family of companies following Preston Nazworth’s 2024 appointment as President of Quality Plumbing
    
    
        
    
        
                
        
                    
                
        
        
        
        Warm and mostly sunny through much of the weekend in Ocala, with growing chances of afternoon thunderstorms by Sunday. Expect highs in the upper 80s; muggy evenings followed by patchy fog possible.
    
    
        
    
        
                
        
                    
                
        
        
        
        This weekend is action packed with family-friendly fun to keep the whole family entertained. From lively markets and fiestas to calming hiking and blues music, everyone has something to do.
    
    
        
    
        
                
        
                    
                
        
        
        
        Give4Marion raised more than $2.35 million for local nonprofits during a 33-hour span. 
    
    
        
    
        
                
        
                    
                
        
        
        
        Ocala Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at Fort King Middle School on Sept 17. The school was evacuated, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. 
    
    
        
    
        
                
        
                    
                
        
        
        
        The Ocala Symphony Orchestra is synonymous with the Reilly Arts Center, and both play a role in making Ocala a cultural destination. 
    
    
        
    
        
                
        
                    
                
        
        
        
        Once a centerpiece of Silver Springs’ glass-bottom boat tours, the Bridal Chamber’s tragic legend and underwater beauty are now hidden from public view, preserved beneath the spring’s waters.