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…