CF Webber Gallery to present ‘The Gap Between Art and Life’ exhibition
The College of Central Florida’s Webber Gallery will host “The Gap Between Art and Life,” a juried installation art exhibition on view Sept. 1–Oct. 16.
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Open house showcases Sumter County’s safety action plan
Sumter County is hosting an open house unveiling the safety action plan on Aug. 14 from 6 p,m. to 7 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center.
Work Week Weather: Hot Days, Afternoon Thunderstorms Expected Across Ocala
A hot and stormy pattern will dominate Ocala this week, with daily afternoon thunderstorms and highs in the 90s. Here’s your full weekday forecast.
Defunct Ocala: Monkey Island – Silver Springs’ accidental tourist attraction
Monkey Island in Silver Springs, Florida, is home to wild rhesus macaques introduced in the 1930s as a tourism stunt gone wrong. Though intended to stay on an island, the monkeys swam away and now roam the area. Today, they’re a curious local fixture—both a tourist draws and a public health concern.
Sumter county study for project includes roadway widening and turn lane additions at busy intersection
A Sumter County study addresses future projects to widen and add turns lanes on CR 466 and U.S. Hwy. 301.
Lt. Col. Frank M. Rasbury, Jr. embodied leadership, virtue and service
A memorial service was held for U.S. Army Lt. Col. Frank M. Rasbury Jr. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Ocala. He was remembered for his leadership and service.
Understanding your golf clubs: A beginner’s guide to improving your game
Learn how each type of golf club, from drivers to putters, can improve your game at Eagle Ridge Golf Club and other Summerfield courses.
Killer Beaz brings rescheduled comedy show to Ocala Civic Theatre Aug. 8
Known for Moonshiners and The Grand Ole Opry, the high-energy comic returns with his “Best Buzz in Town” tour.
Free diabetes self-management series begins Aug. 7 in Ocala
Marion County Hospital District’s Community Home Project hosts 8-week program at Howard Academy to empower residents with tools to manage diabetes.
Blue-green algae detected at Lake Weir boat ramp, health officials urge caution
No toxins found during July 28 testing, but DOH-Marion advises residents and visitors to avoid contact with water near visible blooms.