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Adult Co-Ed Basketball League tips off next month, registration still open
The fall season of the Adult Co-Ed Basketball League tips off next month at the E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, and registration is currently open for individual players and teams.
Soccer fields at Rotary Sportsplex closing through November 15
The Marion County Parks and Recreation Department has announced that soccer fields 1 through 3 at the Rotary Sportsplex will be closed through November 15.
Registration open for Adult Basketball League’s fall season
The E.D. Croskey Recreation Center will play host to a new Adult Basketball League beginning in September, and registration is open for individuals and teams.
Cal Ripken Rookie World Series returning to Ocala/Marion County
The Cal Ripken Rookie World Series is returning to Ocala/Marion County next week, and the tournament is expected to bring an economic impact of over $500,000 to Marion County.
OPD officers participating in ‘Hoops & Badges’ basketball event
The community is invited to the E.D. Croskey Recreation Center on Friday, June 17 to watch as the Ocala Police Department takes on Ocala Trilogy in a basketball game.
Several sports fields in Marion County closing for seasonal maintenance
The Marion County Parks and Recreation Department has announced that several sports fields will be closing for seasonal maintenance.
Volunteer coaches needed for upcoming co-ed children’s basketball league
The Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is currently looking for volunteer coaches to participate in the summer season of its Future Stars Basketball League, which will be held from June 6 to July 14 at the E.D. Croskey Recreation Center.
Ocala Open Charity Pro-Am event raises $80,000 for two local organizations
The annual Ocala Open kicked off its three-day golf tournament on Tuesday with a Charity Pro-Am, and $80,000 was raised for Hospice of Marion County, Inc. and Interfaith Emergency Services.
Adult Basketball League returning to E.D. Croskey Recreation Center
The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department will be hosting another season of its organized basketball league for teams and individuals looking to join a team. The league begins on April 12 and is open to adults over the age of 21.
Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson to be inducted into Black History Museum of Marion County
The Howard Academy Community Center is preparing to induct Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson into the Black History Museum of Marion County. During the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, she became the first black American woman to win a gold medal in an individual event.
City of Ocala welcoming home Olympic medalists Brittany Bowe, Erin Jackson, and Joey Mantia on Saturday
The City of Ocala will be welcoming home Olympic medalists Brittany Bowe, Erin Jackson, and Joey Mantia with a parade and recognition ceremony on Saturday, March 26. The event is free and open to the public.
Tuscawilla Park tennis courts to host Marion County High School Tennis Team Championships
The tennis courts at Tuscawilla Park (500 NE Sanchez Avenue) will be hosting the Marion County High School Tennis Team Championships this week. During the tournament, all remaining areas of Tuscawilla Park will still be open to the public.
City of Ocala honoring Olympic medalists Brittany Bowe, Erin Jackson, and Joey Mantia with parade
The City of Ocala will be welcoming home Olympic medalists Brittany Bowe, Erin Jackson, and Joey Mantia with a parade and recognition ceremony on Saturday, March 26. The event is free and open to the public.
Trinity Catholic High School to host ceremony for Olympic medalist Brittany Bowe
Trinity Catholic High School is preparing to welcome Olympic medalist Brittany Bowe back to its campus for a celebration and the community is invited.
United States medal recap from 2022 Olympic Winter Games
The United States won 25 medals at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, including three speed skating medals from Ocala residents Erin Jackson, Brittany Bowe, and Joey Mantia. Check out the full list of American medal winners.
Joey Mantia narrowly misses medal in men’s mass start speed skating event
Joey Mantia narrowly missed his first individual medal by one-thousandth of a second in his final speed skating event at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games on Saturday.
Brittany Bowe wins bronze medal in 1,000-meter speed skating event
Congratulations to Ocala native Brittany Bowe who earned her first-ever individual speed skating medal at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games on Thursday morning.
Joey Mantia wins bronze medal in men’s team pursuit speed skating event
Congratulations to local speed skater and Olympic medalist Joey Mantia. He led his teammates to a bronze medal during the men's team pursuit speed skating event on Tuesday.
Erin Jackson wins 500-meter speed skating gold medal
Congratulations to local speed skater and Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson. On Sunday, she became the first American to win the 500-meter speed skating event since 1994.
Registration now open for Ocala spring T-ball leagues
Registration is now open for the spring season of the Tiny Mite and Mighty Mite T-ball leagues for children ages 3 to 6.
Joey Mantia competes in 1,500-meter speed skating event at Olympic Winter Games
On Tuesday morning, Ocala resident Joey Mantia kicked off his slate of Olympic Winter Games speed skating events with the men’s 1,500-meter.
Brittany Bowe competes in first of three events at 2022 Olympic Winter Games
Brittany Bowe took to the ice on Monday morning for the first of her three scheduled events at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing.
Fort King National Historic Landmark to fire cannons during GRIT Strength Challenge
The annual GRIT Strength Challenge is returning to Fort King National Historic Landmark on Saturday, and artillery volunteers will be firing cannons during the event.
2022 Olympic Winter Games underway, Ocala speed skaters competing in multiple events
The 2022 Olympic Winter Games are officially underway in Beijing, and three Ocala speed skaters will be representing the United States in multiple events.