BBQ, brews & beats: Williston festival fires up flavor and fun this Saturday
Homestead Park hosts the 2nd Annual North Central Florida BBQ & Brew Festival with live music, craft beer, and the region’s best pitmasters.
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Friday Foodie Fest brings family fun and flavor to Lake Lillian this evening
Belleview event features food trucks, inflatables, and community spirit — all for free.
UPDATE: Wildfire near Salt Springs grows to 60 acres as crews build containment lines
U.S. Forest Service deploys air and ground units; smoke impacts continue along FL-19 and CR 314.
Final chance to adopt a wild mustang or burro in Ocala—event ends Saturday
More than 100 horses and burros are still looking for homes at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion this weekend.
Meet Shelly: This sweet lap dog is ready to smother you in love
Looking for the perfect cuddle buddy? Meet Shelly, a 5-year-old lap-loving dog at Marion County Animal Services. With a heart full of love and a smile that never fades, Shelly is ready to find her forever home.
Feel the thunder: Pure Zeppelin tribute rocks the Reilly this Saturday
Wind-FM brings the power and magic of Led Zeppelin to life with a high-energy performance that promises a “Whole Lotta Love.”
Gainesville fun run aims to help local students get career training
Radiant Credit Union’s Rays of Hope Foundation will host a 5K at Depot Park to raise money for vocational scholarships.
Mayor Ben Marciano shares vision and achievements with Ocala Metro CEP Ambassadors
From community policing to mental health and downtown development, Mayor Marciano outlines bold plans for Ocala’s future while celebrating recent progress.
Best ways to spend this weekend: Music, markets, and family fun
Kick off your summer early with the best weekend events in Ocala and North Central Florida—from live music and BBQ festivals to immersive farm fun for the whole family.
Late-night crash on I-75 blocks all northbound lanes near SR 40 in Ocala
Ocala Fire Rescue says no one was hurt after a car hauler and work trucks collided, spilling fuel and shutting down the interstate.