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Families across Ocala gathered at Webb Park Thursday for a citywide reunion celebrating Juneteenth with food, music, and community connection. The event brought neighbors together to honor freedom and heritage in north central Florida.
A domestic violence survivor's cluttered yard became a symbol of her past trauma—until volunteers from across Ocala spent Good Friday clearing 13 years of debris and restoring her hope. Emily now stands proudly in her childhood home, financially independent and raising two children on her own.
Erin Jackson, the first Black woman to win individual Winter Olympic gold, is back for her third Games competing in speed skating. The Ocala native who made history in 2022 Beijing dominated the U.S. trials and heads to Milan as a favorite.
Ocala is throwing a citywide family reunion for Juneteenth, complete with comedy, banjo music, and a powerful message about freedom. The free celebration invites everyone to learn, laugh, and celebrate together.
Community leaders and first responders turned models at a charity fashion show that raised money for foster families and police dogs. The sixth annual event brought style and substance together to support Marion County's most vulnerable.
Mimi Gochman became the only competitor to achieve a perfect score at the elite jumping competition, securing her spot at her first senior championship. The young American rider and her brave horse Iron Maiden proved months of patience and training pay off.
A Florida man who couldn't breathe, speak, or swallow on his own has made a remarkable comeback at Kindred Hospital Ocala. Paul now walks with a walker, enjoys regular meals, and talks with loved ones after months of intensive therapy.
After a dialysis emergency led to cardiac arrest and months on a ventilator, Dominique worked with her care team at Kindred Hospital Ocala to breathe on her own again and return home to her son. Her recovery shows what's possible with specialized long-term care.
Hundreds of volunteers across North Central Florida joined forces for a massive community cleanup, collecting everything from 800 cigarette butts to truck bumpers. The effort spanned three counties and brought neighbors together to beautify their home.
A small university swim team just had the best performance in their program's history, with two athletes breaking records they didn't think would fall for years. The Niagara Purple Eagles proved that dedication and teamwork can rewrite the record books.
Speed skaters Erin Jackson and Brittany Bowe finished off the podium in the 1000 meter, but they're celebrating personal bests and family moments instead. Their perspective is changing what Olympic success really means.
South Carolina's equestrian team clinched their fourth national championship in a thrilling tiebreaker victory, ending a nine-year title drought. The No. 4 seed Gamecocks upset top-ranked Auburn and Texas A&M to claim the crown.
The University of South Carolina equestrian team just claimed the 2026 national championship, defeating top programs in a unique competition where riders compete on unfamiliar horses. The 49-member squad, which also holds the highest GPA among women's athletic teams, proved teamwork and preparation can overcome any challenge.
Four years after becoming the first Black woman to win individual gold at any Winter Olympics, speedskater Erin Jackson is racing to inspire the next generation. The 33-year-old wants her historic achievement to be just the beginning.
Erin Jackson made history in 2022 as the first Black woman ever to win individual Olympic gold at any Winter Games. Now she's fighting to make sure she's not the last. #
Two friends from Florida—one who gave up her Olympic spot so the other could compete—are now training together for 2026. Their story shows how lifting each other up leads to gold medals and historic firsts.