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New food truck park seeking permit for south Ocala space
An investment group is seeking a special use permit to build out a food truck park on a parcel in south Ocala that will have space to accommodate 45 food trucks, 150 parking spaces, and picnic tables. The request will be presented to the Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission...
Marion County Animal Services recruiting employees to staff new animal services center
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Animal Services (MCAS) has exciting news for North Central Florida animal lovers! The shelter has announced some plans for a new animal services center, signaling growth and expansion in their efforts to serve the community. This expansion brings opportunities to join the dedicated MCAS team.
Ocala 8-year-old inspires family, friends and now online fans for more than just his mullet masterpiece
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Allow me to engage you in a brief thought experiment. Picture yourself becoming famous due to your hairstyle. But not just any hairstyle; one drastically popularized in the 80’s. It’s a hairstyle making a rather raucous revival in the current year, a style personified by Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon, Patrick Swayze in Road House, and Billy Ray Cyrus in, well, everything.
WEEKEND WEATHER: Dog days of summer. Help your pooch beat the heat
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members during intense heat waves. “It’s really important to remember that...
Heritage Trail to open in August
The new Heritage Trail in West Ocala will open at last with a ribbon cutting taking place on Aug. 5 after years in the making. The West Silver Springs Heritage Trail Park, or Heritage Trail, is part of the West Ocala CRA project. The trail features art installations of prominent historical West Ocala Citizens, by artist Charles Eady.
Star Banner photojournalist Doug Engle wins six awards in state contest
Ocala Star Banner photojournalist Doug Engle won six awards in the annual Florida Society of News Editors contest. The awards, for work published during 2023, were handed out Thursday during the society's annual convention, which this year is being held in Orlando. ...
James Bond displays will open at Waldo museums on August 3
Waldo, Gainesville, and Ocala have a surprising connection to Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond. Two museums in Waldo will highlight this Florida link with new displays on Saturday, August 3. The post James Bond displays will open at Waldo museums on August 3 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Reading with Horses annual summer program continues this week
A summer literacy program that provides local children a chance to hear stories about horses and then meet them will continue this week in downtown Ocala. Reading with Horses returns to the Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Avenue, on Friday, July 26, at 10 a.m. Each week, children’s books...
US Equestrian announces roster change after eventer's horse is injured
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Will Coleman and his horse Diabolo will no longer compete for the US Eventing Team this year, US Equestrian announced Friday. It has been a tumultuous 24 hours for Coleman. The Ocala-based equestrian made a last minute switch from his horse Off the Record to Diabolo after Diabolo's performance impressed the team during training camp. Then in Paris, Diabolo presented with a likely abscess in his hoof.
Belleview chooses new shirt design for popular food truck event series
The city of Belleview has selected a winning shirt design for one of its signature events. On Monday, the city announced that it will use a shirt design from Teri Fisk for its Friday Foodie Fest series. “Congratulations to Teri Fisk for creating the design and we can’t wait to...
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