1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (268+ words) [Image courtesy Koontz Furniture and Design] Seasoned crafters, it turns out, begin planning months in advance. In many ways, thoughtful home design follows the same rhythm. The pressures of the holidays have a way of easing when decisions are made…...

1+ day, 52+ min ago  (192+ words) Top of Form Bottom of Form The Board of Governors has approved Stuart Bell as the 14th president of the University of Florida. After tumultuous weeks of controversy about his appointment and years of leadership instability at Florida's flagship university, Bell…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (204+ words) Celebrating the 4th of July has long been associated with setting off fireworks, whether they be backyard sparklers and bottle rockets or massive exploding professional shows. Many people can't wait to hear the shells ignite with a loud "boom" and see…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (309+ words) The service and sacrifice of nearly 100 Marion County veterans who passed away from December 2025 through May of this year will be honored and remembered at the Semi-Annual Memorial Reading Ceremony that will begin at 9 a. m. on July 11 at the Ocala-Marion County…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (296+ words) The Friends of Silver Springs State Park have gotten quite adept at finding talented artists to exhibit works at the group's welcome center and gallery inside the park. Next up is Robert Varis, who, among other accolades, won best of…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (274+ words) Who wants to visit Willy Wonka and meet some Oompa-Loompas? Well, here's your chance. The Arts For All youth production of'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" will be live on stage from July 10-12 at the Ocala Civic Theatre. But Charlie finally…...

3+ day, 48+ min ago  (206+ words) Some of the best crops can be grown during Florida's hot and humid summers. Despite the challenges, a summer garden is certainly worth the effort. A key objective is to choose crops that require the least effort and yield the…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (62+ words) Marion County Hospital District Meeting " June 29, 2026 Ocala Gazette Marion County Hospital District Meeting " June 29, 2026 The first goal of the Ocala Gazette is to deliver trustworthy local journalism so corruption, misinformation and abuse are not hidden from the public or unchallenged....

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (125+ words) Ocala Gazette Ocala/Marion County real estate OMCAR reports strong buyer activity and increased sales. The Ocala/Marion County Association of Realtors reports continued strength in the local housing market as buyer activity accelerated during May, resulting in notable gains…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (204+ words) The Florida Realtors Association May 2026 market report shows that statewide the median single-family home sale price was $425, 000, a 2. 4% increase from May of 2025. Townhouse and condo median sales price were reported at $306, 990, which is a 1% decrease from last May. The statewide…...