Good morning, Ocala.

Two I-75 exits near Ocala will close overnight on consecutive nights, affecting early Monday and Tuesday morning commutes so drivers are urged to plan their travel.

Spirit Halloween has started reopening empty storefronts for the spooky season with nearly 100 locations now open in Florida.

Two local Ocala stores at 2653 East Silver Springs Boulevard (Former Big Lots) and 9598 Southwest 114th Street (Former Bealls) have begun serving customers.

Ocala CEP highlights South Marion High School's state-of-the-art facility in the Weekly Buzz, where new programs will help serve Marion County's growing student population.

The owners of the World Equestrian Center (WEC) purchased a 15-acre parcel for $6 million on Friday, July 31 at 2275 NW 100th Avenue near the campus to further expand their operations along NW 100th Avenue.

This deal is one of several multi-million-dollar acquisitions in the area over the past year.

Belleview is hosting the 2026 Dixie Softball World Series where 26 teams of 7- to 10-year-olds gather in Marion County.

The tournament continues with two days of play, and top teams will face off Tuesday, Aug. 4 — drawing families and athletes from across the Southeast.

Summer Series IX: CSI3*/National Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Free admission — Experience thrilling hunter/jumper competitions culminating in Saturday night Grand Prix events under the lights.