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Ocala’s 5 a.m. MIM Run Club draws hundreds downtown for movement and community
OCALA, FL (352Today.com) – It was March of 2024, and Sean Price was lonely and bored after retiring from professional football. One day he decided he needed something beyond the weight room, so he went for a run and realized it would be better with company. “One day, I...
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Winning lottery ticket worth $48,204 sold at Marion Oaks convenience store
Another winning lottery ticket worth more than $48,000 was sold at a convenience store in Marion Oaks on Sunday, marking the latest in a series of big wins across Marion County this year. The winning Fantasy 5 ticket was purchased at the Marion Oaks Quick Stop, located at 287 Marion...
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Former Lodge building in downtown Ocala to reopen as new restaurant by December
OCALA, FL (352Today.com) – Remember when, out of nowhere, The Lodge was forced to close because the building was declared unsafe? We do, too. Well, local developer Bryan Caracciolo, General Contractor and President of BWC Construction, shared the news that the historic building at 36 S. Magnolia Avenue is currently under renovation and will return as a restaurant by December. Caracciolo said his company is completing the remodel work over the next couple of weeks. He described the incoming concept as “completely different than what was occupying the space prior,” intending to elevate the downtown experience. The name and full concept details are expected to be announced within the next week.
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Paddock Mall food court restaurant fined for July health inspection failure over rodents
An Ocala mall food court restaurant that was temporarily closed in July after health inspectors discovered dead rodents on the premises has been formally fined for the violation. Pei Wei Express, located inside the Paddock Mall food court at 3100 SW College Road, was issued a $400 fine by the...
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Ocala homebuilder acquires home improvement company
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A homebuilder from Ocala is expanding its company. Design and construction company Wilmek has acquired exterior home improvement company Oswald, according to a press release issued Wednesday. Both businesses are based in Ocala. Oswald designs, fabricates and installs aluminum structures such as screen rooms, patio covers...
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We need a Costco in Ocala, and other shopping options in Marion Oaks
As a Marion Oaks resident, I feel that we are in the need of a good gym. The closest one is way over on College Road. A Cotsco would be of great help besides the Walmart Supercenter that is coming soon and the Publix. Also, a Lowes or Home Depot...
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Ocala considering new relocation grants, repair loans for mobile home residents under new state rules
For the first time under Ocala’s affordable housing program, mobile home owners could soon become eligible for up to $15,000 in forgivable repair loans and up to $10,000 in relocation grants. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, Ocala City Council members will consider a resolution to amend...
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Ocala opens new fire station; first in 36 years with engine and rescue at inception
Ocala Fire Rescue officially opened Fire Station #8 this week just eight months after breaking ground at the northwest Ocala site. City leaders, first responders, retirees, business partners, and local residents gathered at the new facility (2300 NW 45th Terrace, Ocala) for a ribbon-cutting and vehicle push-in ceremony on Monday, Nov. 9.
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Previewing the FHSAA playoffs, who to watch, upset options in every class
The FHSAA state playoffs are ready to get underway this week, with first games set for Friday, Nov. 13. It's a new-look postseason for Florida's top football teams, with an "open division" creating a true state champion and a loss of two overall classifications from the top and bottom of the list. Class 7A and Rural were both eliminated, meaning there will be seven teams ending the postseason holding up a trophy in 2026 at Pit Bull Stadium. There are also some smaller championships this year, with a separate bracket for teams that decided to play in independent schedule in 2026, as well as big school-small school divisions for the Florida Invitational Tournament, which involves teams who did not qualify through district play. The USA TODAY Network has done a preview story and video for the seven main classes for this year's tournament. We've got breakdowns of who's hot, who is favored and who could make a run through the postseason. Open Division WATCH THE VIDEO: Jon Santucci and Nick Wilson preview FHSAA football Open Division WHAT'S THE BRACKET? Matchups set, St. Thomas Aquinas takes No. 1 seed Class 6A WATCH THE VIDEO: Jon Santucci and Nick Wilson preview Class
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Orlando weather: Chilly temperatures for Central Florida this weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. - Cooler and drier air continues to stream into Central Florida from the north thanks to last night’s cold front. This will mean temperatures will continue to fall through sunrise (around 6:45 a.m.) into the upper 50s north of Orlando and the low to middle 60s elsewhere.