Good morning, Ocala.

Lauren’s Kids ‘Walk in My Shoes’ returns for its 11th annual walk, offering local children a chance to learn empathy & build community bonds.

Organizers say event details, including time and location, will be shared soon.

A local resident who has lived here for four years urged city officials to attract more stores such as Target, Home Depot, and Costco closer to meet growing needs and to address heavy traffic on County Road 484.

A horse sold at auction for $10.5 million at OBS spring sale of 2-year-olds on Apr.

17, setting a record for a local breeder's sales (marking a milestone in Ocala's equine market).

Historic Haile Homestead's kitchen, built by enslaved labor, reopens after extensive restoration today in Ocala.

The project preserves a key piece of our past and invites visitors to appreciate local history.

Florida center Jake Slaughter (a Trinity Catholic graduate) earned rave reviews from NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr who highlighted his 33 starts and over 2,000 snaps; he will enter the NFL Draft starting April 23 in Pittsburgh.

Santa Fe’s Ainslea Kelsoe tied the game with her first homer vs. Trenton — earning her the TV20 Play of the Week as local viewers now can vote for their favorite among the five nominees.

Ocala Big Bloom Home & Garden Show

12-6 p.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Free admission — Discover a vibrant showcase of flowers and hands-on gardening activities for all ages.

International Jazz, Art & Poetry Festival Ocala

6-8 PM — Appleton Museum of Art — Fundraising event — Immerse yourself in jazz, vibrant art, and soulful poetry while honoring jazz legends Dizzy Gillespie and Alice Coltrane.

Extravaganza 2026

9 AM – 10 PM — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Free entry — Experience three days of premier paso fino horse competition at this prestigious event.

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Don’t miss your chance to see this perfect 3/2/2 plan offered at $269,500. Hurry, It will not last!

Arnold Irchai and Dale Fedele Concert

3-4 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — $4 – $185 — Experience intimate chamber music with virtuosic musicians from the Ocala Symphony in a unique performance setting.

Mother's Day Brunch Celebration

11 AM - 2 PM — Miss Eloise’s Grand Ballroom — $110 per adult, $39 per child ages 6-12 — Enjoy an elegant buffet with live music for a memorable Mother's Day.

Grand Prix May Dressage Dining Experience

8-11 a.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — $145 per person — Indulge in a buffet brunch while world-class dressage competitors showcase their skills in a stunning outdoor arena.

Grand Prix May Dressage Dining Experience

8-11 a.m. — The Equestrian Hotel Terrace — $145 per person — Delight in brunch while world-class dressage athletes compete in the Grand Outdoor Arena.

Grand Prix May Dressage Dining Experience

6:30-9:30 p.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — $205 per person — Dine on exquisite buffet meals while world-class equestrians captivate with their grand prix freestyle performances.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Concert

7:30 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Ticket information TBA — Celebrate the 33rd anniversary of this iconic swing band with a night of vibrant music and high-energy performance.