Ocala, FL – Effective January 17, The Notice Company will no longer be providing claims administration for the City of Ocala’s fire fee refund payments. City of Ocala representatives will process all remaining claim distributions.…

Ocala, FL - The exhibit, Wanderlust by Maven Photo + Film, will be on display beginning Wednesday, Jan. 10 through Tuesday, July 2, at the Ocala International Airport, 1770 SW 60th Ave. Wanderlust features Maven Photo + Film’s artistic,…

'Turtle Travels' Opens at Discovery Center - Jan. 20 OCALA, Fla. (Jan. 5, 2024) – The Discovery Center’s newest exhibit, Turtle Travels, opens to the public Saturday, Jan. 20, and will be on display through Saturday, May 11, at…

OCALA, Fla. (Dec. 28, 2023) – The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is excited to announce a new downtown entertainment showcase, the Sunset Songs Series, to be held Wednesday, Jan. 10 at the Downtown Square, 1 SE Broadway St., 6…

OCALA, FL– The City of Ocala Cultural Arts Division is seeking vendors for the 2024 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series happening March 15 through May 17, 2024, 7 to 9 p.m. The Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series will present 10 free, family-friendly…

Ocala, FL - The City of Ocala has been named a winner in the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) awards ceremony. The Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place was recognized in the category of Outstanding New Building Project. The annual…

OCALA, Fla. – The City of Ocala Cultural Arts Division invites chalk artists to apply to compete in a juried chalk art competition taking place Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monetary prizes will be presented to first and…

Ocala, FL - Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) will host a Customer Appreciation Day Friday, Oct. 6 at Citizens’ Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. Immediately following, Recreation and Parks will host ‘After Dark in the Park’ with…

Ocala, FL - Construction on a new open-air pavilion and three overlook covers at the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park will begin Monday, Aug. 28 and continue through mid-December. The park will remain open to visitors throughout construction although…

Exciting Explorers Opens at Discovery Center - Sept. 9 OCALA, Fla. (Aug. 23, 2023) – The Discovery Center’s newest exhibit, Exciting Explorers, opens to the public Saturday, Sept. 9, and will be on display through Saturday, Jan. 6,…

Ocala, FL - The City of Ocala’s Growth Management Department, in collaboration with Marion County Building Industry Association, will host a roundtable for members of the building community Thursday, Sept. 7, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Ocala Golf Club…

Message from the Mayor “As an Ocala native, I deeply care about what happens in our city. The people and places that make up this town are an important part of our community. Serving as your mayor for 10 years is both an honor and a…

Ocala, FL – The City of Ocala announces a call to artists for the Art in City Spaces exhibition program. The city is seeking unique, thought-provoking public exhibitions that center around aviation and aerospace themes in any two-dimensional…

The exhibits, Bold and Inspired: Native American Regalia by Diana Lee along with Abstract Island Expressions by William Lee, will be on display beginning Thursday, June 22, through Thursday, January 4, 2024, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Mary Sue Rich…

News Happening Around Town February 2023 Newsletter Message from the Mayor “As an Ocala native, I deeply care about what happens in our city. The people and places that make up this town are an important part of our community. Serving…

Message from the Mayor “As an Ocala native, I deeply care about what happens in our city. The people and places that make up this town are an important part of our community. Serving as your mayor for 10 years is both an honor and a…

News Happening Around Town December 2022 Newsletter Happy New Year As the holidays wind down, it is time to reflect on the year that will soon be behind us and begin to look forward to the new year. I'm thankful for another year of Ocala being a…

News Happening Around Town November 2022 Newsletter Happy Holidays As the holidays approach, it is a time to reflect on the year that will soon be behind us. My hope is that you will be surrounded by friends and loved ones during the holiday…

Message from the Mayor “As an Ocala native, I deeply care about what happens in our city. The people and places that make up this town are an important part of our community. Serving as your mayor for 10 years is both an honor and a…

Message from the Mayor “As an Ocala native, I deeply care about what happens in our city. The people and places that make up this town are an important part of our community. Serving as your mayor for 10 years is both an honor and a…

Message from the Mayor “As an Ocala native, I deeply care about what happens in our city. The people and places that make up this town are an important part of our community. Serving as your mayor for 10 years is both an honor and a…

July 13, 2022 – On Wednesday, July 13, at approximately 10:46 a.m. Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a motor vehicle accident with rollover and possible entrapment at SW College Road and SW 23rd Avenue. Upon arrival, Engine 4 found a white…

City of Ocala Public Works Department will host an Evergreen Cemetery volunteer cleanup day Saturday, July 23, 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will meet at the Historical Evergreen Cemetery, located at the 300 block of NW Eighth Street. Volunteers…

OCALA, Fla. (July 8, 2022) – The exhibit, Transitional Moments in Nature’s Landscape by Julijana Prest, will open Thursday, July 21 through Friday, September 30, 2022, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave. It is free and open…

OCALA, Fla. (July 8, 2022) – The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is seeking vendors and demonstrators for the annual Festival at Fort King happening Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This historic themed…

(OCALA, FL.) July 7, 2022 – On Thursday, July 7, at approximately 1:48 p.m., Ocala Fire Rescue responded to reports of a vehicle fire at Outlaw Snax, 3031 W Silver Springs Blvd. Engines 3 and 4, Rescue 3, Tower 1, and Battalion 11, were…

OCALA, Fla. (July 7, 2022) – The exhibit, Colorful Pleasures by Christine Dozier, will be on display beginning Wednesday, July 13, 2022, through Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Ocala International Airport, 1770 SW 60th Ave. Suite 600. It is…

The City of Ocala’s Aquatic Fun Centers will implement a reduction in hours of operation beginning Tuesday, July 12. These reduced hours of operation are being initiated to maintain state safety guidelines amid a critical lifeguard shortage.…

Message from the Mayor “As an Ocala native, I deeply care about what happens in our city. The people and places that make up this town are an important part of our community. Serving as your mayor for 10 years is both an honor and a…

OCALA, Fla. (June 24, 2022) – Due to maintenance, the downtown parking meters will be temporarily suspended for system upgrades effective immediately. The parking meter rates of 50 cents per hour will not be in effect during this time.…

OCALA, Fla. (June 15, 2022) – The City of Ocala’s Growth Management Department will host a roundtable for members of the building community Wednesday, June 22, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Elevation 89 located at the Ocala International Airport,…

As summer temperatures continue to rise, Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) offers a few simple tips to keep homes cool and electric costs down. - Keep thermostats set no lower than 78 degrees when home. - Keep thermostats set at a minimum of 83…

Due to expected inclement weather, the Levitt AMP Concert will move indoors to the E.D. Croskey Center, 1510 NW Fourth St., 7 to 9 p.m. which now features improved acoustics and sound absorption. The event was originally scheduled to take place…

City of Ocala business offices will be closed Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth. There will be no residential collection for sanitation, yard waste, or recycling routes Monday, June 20. Residential sanitation collection regularly…

OCALA, Fla. (June 3, 2022) – The City of Ocala Public Works Traffic Division is accepting applications for the street banner lottery now through Monday, Aug. 1 for the 2023 calendar year. Reservations can only be made by non-profit…

Collision and Semi-Truck Fire Shuts Down I-75 Northbound Lanes in Ocala On Thursday, June 2, at 2:54 p.m., Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a collision and vehicle fire report on I-75, just north of Exit 354. Upon arrival, Engines 1, 3, and 4,…

OCALA, Fla. (June 1, 2022) – The First Friday Art Walk Steering Committee is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 First Friday Art Walk season. Applications are open for participating artists, arts and cultural organizations,…