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Rabies alert issued in Marion County after raccoons captured. Here’s where
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department Of Health in Marion County has issued a rabies alert after two confirmed cases in raccoons. According to health officials, the infected raccoons were captured in the Rainbow Lakes Estates and southwest Ocala areas in Marion County on April 26. The department said all residents and visitors should be aware that rabies is currently present in the wild animal population, which is being monitored.
Kentucky Derby 2024 winner Mystik Dan was trained at Marion County center
The winner of the 2024 Kentucky Derby has a Marion County connection, according to the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association. Mystik Dan, which won by a nose, was "trained by conditioner Ken McPeek at his Silverleaf Hills Training Center in Summerfield," according to the FTBOA. The horse went off at 18-1 odds.
Ten puppies were found abandoned at a park, Ocala nonprofit steps in to help
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Despite animal shelters dealing with overcrowding, one organization in Marion County is taking on the extra load. Leaders at VOCAL (Voices of Change Animal League) say they received a Facebook message from a woman who found a box of ten puppies abandoned at a park in Belleview on Tuesday.
'Coming to an end': Sports bar's announcement adds to Gainesville restaurant scene shakeup
The future of the The Social at Midtown, the massive sports bar across from the University of Florida campus, is unclear following an announcement Thursday on social media that its time "is ending." "After 8 years, The Social at Midtown is coming to an end. We have been grateful these past years for spending it with you all. We are so glad you were part of our family this long and experiencing this journey with us. Join...
'It's very exciting': Ocala farm trained two horses competing in Kentucky Derby
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - The 150th Kentucky Derby is this weekend and some of Marion County’s top horses are making the trip to Louisville to compete. Barry Berkelhammer, owner of Abracadabra Farms in Ocala, says 15 of his horses have made it to the Kentucky Derby in his 30-plus years in the industry.
More details emerge about major hotel being built in downtown Ocala
Two months ago, Ocala city officials announced another hotel is coming to downtown. Officials involved with the hotel sent some information to the Star Banner via a press release on May 3. Here's what we know: Hotel's name: AC Hotel by Marriott. ...
Appleton Museum Offers Free Admission and More on May 4
The Appleton Museum offers free admission the first Saturday of each month. Patrons who visit on May 4 can enjoy special exhibitions and pieces from the museum’s permanent collection, such as the piece highlighted below. According to a museum’s website, the Humane Society of Marion County who will host...
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