So, when they walk in a stall for the first time … it’s easy to make a connection with the horse." Purdom retired from racing in 1996 and moved to Ocala. He now also owns his own farm ...

Here's our exit interview with Kevin Sheilley, who is leaving the Ocala Metro CEP after 12 years and taking a similar job in ...

He came to Marion County at a time when the community, much like the rest of the country, was suffering from high unemployment, a stagnant economy and an uncertain future. City of Ocala and Marion ...

Let's acknowledge straightaway that this cursory look at some (and only some) of the major regional programs can represent little more than a gesture of respect. As a rule, after all, we're talking ...

Crystal-clear natural springs, the rolling hills of horse country, and a charming historic ... Case in point: Ocala, Florida. This central Florida town located between Gainesville and Orlando ...

Hotels seem to be sprouting up as quick as kudzu at major interchanges all around the South these days, but for a unique experience consider staying in a revitalized building steeped in history or a ...

A bill that would decouple gaming licenses tied to Florida Thoroughbred tracks passed the Industries and Professional ...

The decoupling bill (HB 105) would cripple the Florida Thoroughbred industry's $3.24 billion impact, 33.5K jobs ...

Three Grade I winners off the farm in 2024, out of a broodmare band of no more than 28–with dams respectively by Giant Gizmo, Majestic Warrior and Silent Name (Jpn). How do you pull off something like ...