Marion is growing fast. The Times looked at Amendment 3 and renters today. Marion numbers are

in the comments.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2026/10/28/florida-amendment-3-rent-renters-effect-what-happens-costs/

I've been on my own for a while. I think I need to join some sort of community. The first thought is church, but not sure it's the answer.

Do I "Church-Hop"?

What other communities can I join in Ocala to try and make friends, connections, etc.?

Open to suggestions.

PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE -- NAVY TRAINING AT PINECASTLE RANGE COMPLEX (OCALA NF) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21:

U.S. Navy training will take place at the Pinecastle Range Complex, located on the Ocala National Forest. The expanded Safety Zone will be activated.

BE ADVISED:

* Do not enter the expanded safety perimeter around the Pinecastle Range Complex during announced training operations. This includes by foot, bike and any vehicle.

* Use extra caution when driving through the Ocala National Forest and surrounding areas. Be aware of startled wildlife, temporarily displaced by military training activities. Secure any items around your residence which may attract wildlife. Always be mindful of larger animals, including black bears, and practice "BearWise" measures. http://myfwc.com/wildlife.../managed/bear/wise/neighborhood/

* Submit Pinecastle-related "Noise Complaints" via email: nasjax.noisecomplaints@us.navy.mil.

For more about the Ocala National Forest, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/florida

The above is the official post on the ONF Facebook page, but in reality bombing began today, Tuesday October 27, and is scheduled to run today, tomorrow, and Thursday.

About to hit my one year marriage anniversary with my wife and we recently just moved here. Any good recommendations? She's on the spectrum so typically places with not a lot of people work best for her. Thank you!

USPS recommends mailing out completed mail-in ballots no later than Tuesday, October 27, 2026 to ensure on-time delivery to the Election Center by Election Day. Be sure to place the ballot in its official return envelope and sign and date it.

Those who pass by an early voting station also have the option of dropping their ballot into a staffed drop-off box during open hours. All stations are open daily from 10am-6pm through Saturday, October 31 (drop-off is NOT available on Election Day). These boxes are typically just a few steps inside the building and there is no waiting or extra steps. Please do not bring your ballot anywhere other than a post office, mailbox or a designated drop-off box at an early voting station.

For anyone still having a mail-in ballot in hand after October 31, your safest option is to go to your assigned voting station on November 3 and surrender the ballot for a regular ballot. If you've lost or forget to bring the ballot with you, you can still vote in person after signing an affidavit.

Vote-by-mail information: https://www.votemarion.gov/177/Vote-By-Mail

Track your mail ballot: https://www.votemarion.gov/321/Track-Your-Mail-Ballot

List of early voting stations: https://www.votemarion.gov/317/Vote-Early

Hey group,
Wife and I are 55, I’m retired and she’s a RN, 18 years ER in Hoboken Hospital and now director for a national hospice company. Looking at Calesa and Melody Preserve to potentially move into. Doing the weekend there in 2 weeks.
We hear that the Nest will be cool, restaurants, music, bars any advice on where to move to or where to stay away from?

I've been looking for something but results showed nothing besides fora few clubs that disbanded a couple of years ago. if any one knows any in the area or wants to start one please let me know thank you

This is incredible! This isn't one of our native palms, these are from Argentina, and they're incredibly resilient and able to adapt to Florida just fine and reach such old ages, they're slow growers and this one's been here a long time. We can take inspiration as humans to be adaptable like them. Always watch the nature, it teaches mankind.

The Remedy Dog Bar is hosting it’s first ever Trunk or Treat on October 30th from 5-7pm with a costume contest for both pups and their humans to follow!

Come dressed to impress and enjoy a spooky night fit for the whole family!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19mbq5LCGV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Hey Ocala! I'm Jose owner of Ocala Haul & Wash, a local junk removal and pressure washing service based right here in Ocala.

We handle:
- Junk removal and furniture/appliance pickup
- Garage and estate cleanouts
- Yard and construction debris
- Pressure washing (driveways, patios, house wash)

Same-day service when available. Just send us a photo of what you need gone and we'll give you a free estimate, no obligation.

Serving Ocala and nearby areas. We speak English and Spanish.

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turned in to the front desk at the Discovery Center - 701 NE Sanchez Ave

Basically title. I'm a 23yo male looking for an affordable ($800-$1200 a month) apartment in the Belleview or Summerfield area. I have a car, a steady job (I bring in $2600 a month), and someone who's willing to cosign with me since this will be my first formal apartment (I've rented rooms and such before but never had a formal rent agreement with anyone except my parents).

If anyone has any leads, please reach out. I am very desperate to get out from my current situation. My biggest obstacle right now is that I can only put up about $1,000 for my move-in fees.

We are from out of town and have small children. Where is a good place to park that isn't too far where we wont have to fight traffic to be able to attend the fine arts festival? Thanks!

Recently applied and got selected for an interview for a customer service rep @ the city of ocala. Any insight or tips for the interview? does any one know how fast the hiring process is and details on the background/drug test for a position like this? Thanks!

Does anyone know about any good Halloween events that are happening in or around Ocala that are 18+ or 21+ (preferably 18+ for my friend)

I could go to like a club or a bar but I'd like to really get use out of my costume since I spent a bit on it

AJM Outdoor Solutions has a 5 star rating on google and is a local landscape company serving residential and commercial properties. The manager John is licensed with FDACS for fertilizing for your full service needs in addition to having a nursery license and can spray your weeds in your beds. We are a fully insured and licensed company , and our phone number is 352-801-6003. We provide low cost reliable lawn mowing maintenance starting at $35 per service for less than a 1/4 property. Some of our properties go up to 10+ Acres , and we can handle all sizes located in Marion County. Our website is ajmoutdoors.com

10/21/26 Ocala
Canon Rebel T7
He was not even 30ft off the trail at the state park, absolutely gorgeous.

I’m looking to get experience in artist alley (I want to someday be a vendor) but I want to get that experience by being a proxy or assistant for someone! I live near where Brick City will be happening and I have around 2 years of customer service experience so poor customer service wouldn’t be a problem 🙂‍↕️

If anyone needs an assistant I’d be happy to help unpaid!!

Do y'all have any recommendations for scenic/don't wanna miss trails within an hour and a half radius of Ocala? (They can be either hiking or biking)

I've been to most of them around here; marshal swamp, silver spring conservatory, rainbow, pruitt, ross, ravine gardens, santos, holly hammock, etc. What are some that I've missed?

If anyone's Interested in playing Minecraft.. Java Or Bedrock- Cross Platform Server.. Mostly Vanilla with some Plugins.. Check the Ocala and Friends Discord ( Link Here ) and go to the channel #minecraft-Server-Updates for information..

don’t know if he’s local but bro was being extremely aggressive for no reason, randomly cutting people off for the hell of it just to go back in to the empty lane he was in. cut across all 3 lanes multiple times and almost swerved into us trying to run us off the road. he slammed on his brakes to almost a complete stop with nobody infront of him multiple times, to us and others. continued aggressive driving like this while i was on the phone with FHP. (mind you this went on for probably 30 minutes)
it looked like he was trying to commit insurance fraud on someone. not today 🥱. if anyone knows bro tell him to get his ego in check and grow tf up….

I am inquiring on the part time program at CF. Starting in January.

I know nursing school can be difficult, as I’m constantly reading on Reddit. However for those who have taken or are currently in the part time program, do you think the spread of taking 2 classes per semester helped?

How many hours a week do you typically spend studying?

Any other information is helpful. I’ll also be working a full time remote job while attending school.