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An aerial shot of the site where the new Home2Suites by Hilton hotel is under construction

New extended-stay hotel breaks ground in Silver Springs

by Jeremiah DelgadoJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Construction is officially underway on a new extended-stay hotel that will be situated next to Silver Springs State Park.

A roach in a meal at Pei Wei Asian Express in the Paddock Mall 3

Ocala man shares video of roach found in meal at Paddock Mall restaurant

by Jeremiah DelgadoJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Plans show a new Wawa sought in Summerfield

Tenth Wawa in Marion County planned for southern site

by Jeremiah DelgadoJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Pizza Per-Bellini reopened after it was forced to temporarily close its location at the Paddock Mall.

Paddock Mall restaurants reopen after closure from dead rats

by Jeremiah DelgadoJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Stella s Modern Pantry has officially closed its doors in downtown. The business is planning to open a new space soon.

Stella’s closes Ocala shop ahead of move to new location

by Jeremiah DelgadoJuly 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Pizza Per Bellini and Pei Wei Asian Express were both closed at the Paddock Mall after failed health inspections.

Dead rats close two food court restaurants at Ocala mall

by Jeremiah DelgadoJuly 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Lovisa is now open at the Paddock Mall in Ocala

Global jeweler opens new location at Ocala mall

by Jeremiah DelgadoJuly 7, 2026July 7, 2026

The New Wolfy's has opened its doors in Ocala.

New Wolfy’s opens restored restaurant in east Ocala

by Jeremiah DelgadoJuly 7, 2026July 6, 2026

The Lodge in downtown Ocala (Ocala-News.com Staff Photo; 2024)

Ocala bar closed by city inspectors over structural concerns

by Staff ReportJuly 3, 2026July 3, 2026

A new Tractor Supply Co. in Silver Springs Shores has taken shape over the past several months.

New Tractor Supply opening in Silver Springs Shores

by Jeremiah DelgadoJuly 2, 2026July 2, 2026