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Ocala singer eliminated from American Idol one round before live shows

Jeremiah Delgado — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:30:54 +0000

An Ocala singer who was just one round away from the live episodes of American Idol was eliminated from the competition last night.

First Friday Art Walk returning to downtown this week

Ocala Events — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:35:00 +0000

First Friday Art Walk will return for another installment in downtown Ocala this week.

Maui Jim president sells Ocala estate for $6.4 million

Staff Report — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:06:13 +0000

A home in Ocala that belonged to the president of one of the largest sunglasses companies in the world was just sold for $6.4 million.

FexEx seeking Ocala council’s approval amidst corporate restructuring

Staff Report — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:35:50 +0000

FedEx is seeking approval from Ocala City Council members to amend an economic agreement it made over a decade ago in Marion County, where it has created over 1,000 full-time jobs with an annual payroll of over $33 million.

New USPS stamp to save manatees unveiled at Silver Springs

Staff Report — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:04:00 +0000

A new stamp to bring awareness to and help "Save Manatees" was unveiled at Silver Springs State Park last week during Manatee Appreciation Day.

Bomb testing at Ocala National Forest continues this week

Staff Report — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:35:00 +0000

The United States Navy will continue conducting bomb testing at a site within the Ocala National Forest this week.

Ocala singer makes top 50 on American Idol

Jeremiah Delgado — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:55:00 +0000

A singer from Ocala made it past the biggest cut in American Idol history last night and is now one round away from becoming one of the show's final 24 contestants.

Marion K-9 is one of 8 finalists for ‘Top Dog’ among Florida sheriff’s offices

Staff Report — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 18:06:00 +0000

A K-9 officer at the Marion County Sheriff's Office is into the Elite 8 and needs your votes to become the "Top Dog" among sheriff's offices across the state.

The Withlacoochee trail, river, and forest are beautiful.

Jeremiah Delgado — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 15:04:09 +0000

The Withlacoochee State Trail, Withlacoochee River, and Withlacoochee State Forest provide some of the best views of scenery and wildlife in the entire state of Florida.

Sew Yours opening sewing, bag making center in Marion County

Staff Report — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 11:55:00 +0000

A sewing and bag-making company with a strong online presence is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in Marion County this week.