Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. implements new horse welfare rules

Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. is implementing new rules for its 2026 under-tack show, including restrictions on riding crop use ...
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Traveling equestrian circus ‘Cirque Ma’Ceo’ coming to Ocala

Cirque Ma’Ceo has so much more to offer than what meets the eye, and you don’t have to love horses to come enjoy the show.

Adult beverages now available at Ocala's Paddock Market after council vote

Ocala's Paddock Market, a new venue with 112 vendors, can now sell beer, wine, and liquor after a unanimous city council vote ...

New Florida preserve opens 241 acres of recreation space on Econ River

Hiking enthusiasts itching to get out for a walk in the woods have a new outdoor space to explore in Orange County. The 241-acre Ken Bosserman Econlockhatchee River Preserve first ...
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An organic farm highlights the pleasures of life in the country

Long rooted in the region, Lee and Caroline Wetherington have created their custom, clean-leaving oasis on a 30-acre farm full of animals, organic gardens and wide-open spaces.

Lake County approves rezoning for around 1,500 homes at Lake Yale

The project, known as the Lake Yale PUD, is set to bring nearly 1,500 homes and 50k sq. ft. of commercial and retail to what is now agricultural land in Grand Island.