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Ocala’s Erin Jackson continues dominant season with another gold

The fastest female ice skater in the world recently claimed another gold medal as part of a dominant year in which she's won multiple World Cup titles. 

Marion County hosting mixed doubles pickleball tournament at Coehadjoe Park

The Marion County Parks and Recreation Department will host a Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament at Coehadjoe Park next month.

Marion County to host weekly ‘King of the Court’ pickleball events

A new event combining pickleball and a popular kids’ game is set to kick off next week in Ocala.

Ocala’s Adult Basketball League tips off in January, registration still open

The Ocala Recreation and Parks Department's basketball league for adults is returning next month, and there is still time for players and established teams to sign up.

Ocala woman wins national horsemanship quiz challenge

A 20-year-old woman from Ocala claimed victory in a national horsemanship quiz that tests knowledge of horse anatomy, conditioning, health, nutrition, management, and other areas of equestrianism.

A woman from Ocala just won gold at the Pan American Games.

An Olympic gold medalist from Ocala just earned another gold medal in a different style of sport at this year's Pan American Games on Sunday morning.

Ocala teen sets world record as youngest autistic female to complete IRONMAN World Championship

An Ocala teen became the youngest autistic female to complete the IRONMAN World Championship last weekend, finishing the race in under 13 hours. 

Ocala teen chasing world record as youngest autistic female to complete IRONMAN World Championship

An Ocala teen is hoping to set a world record and become the youngest autistic female to compete in the IRONMAN World Championship this weekend.

Indoor batting cages now open in Ocala

A new hitting academy with indoor batting cages and multiple high-tech bays is now open in Ocala.

Over $22,000 raised at Boys and Girls Club of Marion County golf event

The 6th annual Grip It-N-Rip It for Kids Golf Tournament was held this week to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Marion County.

Flag Football League returning for second season, registration now open

The Marion County Parks and Recreation Department's weekly Lit Flag Football League is returning next month for a second season, and registration is now open.

Recreational courts at two city parks to temporarily close for maintenance

The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department will temporarily close multiple recreational courts later this month to perform scheduled maintenance.

Recreational courts at two Ocala parks to temporarily close

The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department will temporarily close multiple recreational courts next week to perform scheduled maintenance.

Track and field team makes Ocala proud at Junior Olympics

A new track and field team that was started by a former University of Florida track star made Ocala proud with a slew of accomplishments at this year's Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games.

7-year-old Ocala boy is best javelin thrower in the nation

A 7-year-old boy from Ocala threw his way into the record books and was crowned the best javelin thrower in the nation earlier this month.

Ocala long jumper wins third at Junior Olympic Games

A 12-year-old boy from Ocala long jumped his way to bronze at this year's Junior Olympic Games. 

Mixed doubles pickleball tournament in Ocala next week

The Silver Springs Shores Community Center is inviting local pickleball players to take part in a mixed doubles tournament on Tuesday, August 22.

Ocala golfer finishes 2nd in senior tourney at U.S. Open course

A 66-year-old Ocala man came two strokes shy of winning a senior amateur tournament held at the site of the 2024 U.S. Open.

Ocala girl competes in Junior Olympics

A 10-year-old girl represented Ocala on the national stage last week as she competed in the AAU Junior Olympic Games.

Dunnellon man and horse win 100-mile endurance race in California

A Dunnellon man and his horse claimed victory in the oldest "modern-day endurance ride" in the country for the fifth time in the past two decades.

Hundreds of youth baseball players heading to Ocala for week-long tournament

A parade is being held in Downtown Ocala on Sunday, July 30, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., to welcome the visiting youth baseball teams that are competing in the Cal Ripken World Series.

6-year-old wins tourney at Ocala Golf Club, qualifies for U.S. Kids Golf World Championship

A 6-year-old golfer will play in the 2023 U.S. Kids Golf World Championships next week after winning a qualifying tournament in Ocala earlier this year.

Referees needed for Teen Volleyball League

The Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is seeking individuals who are interested in serving as referees for the city’s Teen Volleyball League. 

Youth sports program at Mary Sue Rich Community Center

The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is hosting a program next month that will help children gain a competitive advantage while participating in youth sports.