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Marion County FL United
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Neighbors helping neighbors! Promoting information about local community events, charities, cooperatives, clubs, and non-profits in Marion County FL. This account is not sponsored by anyone, just run by one person trying to make the world a better place.
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 6d
Interfaith Emergency Services is looking for donations for their Thanksgiving Food Drive. Items can be donated now through November 21st at the Food Distribution Warehouse at 450 NW 2nd Street, Ocala Florida.

www.iesmarion.org
Interfaith Emergency Services Thanksgiving Food Drive Please help with Thanksgiving meals this year and donate these items. Thanksgiving meals: Boxed mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, canned veggies, sweet potatoes, canned fruit, gift card for turkey Food distribution warehouse drop off hours: Monday - Friday 9am-3pm 450 NW 2nd St Ocala, Florida
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 4h
Laly Acres Nursery is having a spooky vendor market and plant sale October 25th from 9-2pm at their nursery (8384 SW 38th Ave , Ocala). Ocala Clothing Swap will also be there, a non-profit that gives out free clothing.

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Laly Acres Nursery Trick or Treat Vendors Market 9am-2pm Saturday October 25th, 2025 8314 SW 38th Ave. Ocala, Florida Thrilling vendors, haunted vibes, and killer plant sales. Come if you dare!
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 4h
41st Annual Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War Re-enactment/Living History Weekend November 1 & 2 from 9am-4pm at Florida Horse Park in Ocala, Florida. Battles at 2pm. Food vendors on site. Bring a chair or blanket.

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The 41st annual Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War re-enactment and living history weekend. November 1 and 2, 2025 from 9am-4pm at Florida Horse Park 11008 S. Highway 475 Ocala, Florida Commemorating the only civil war battle in Marion County Authentic military camps, civilian encampments, numerous displays and demonstrations, battle re-enactments with infantry, artillery, and calvary. Entry donation requested $10 per carload for more info email Ltcol2ndbattalion@gmail.com
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 4h
They are asking all residents that have found a healthy stray dog to consider joining the Finder Foster program. Instead of bringing the dog directly to the shelter, temporarily foster the pet while helping locate its owner; please call them at 362-671-8700 for more info.
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 4h
👉 Adoptions of healthy dogs outside Kennel B will continue, while adoptions of at-risk or exposed dogs will be temporarily paused.
👉 Dog-to-dog meet and greets are suspended until further notice.
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 4h
To minimize risk, they are implementing the following changes:
👉 Kennel B will be closed to visitors and volunteers for at least three days.
👉 Strict protocols have been implemented to ensure the best possible care for the dogs in B Kennel while reducing and preventing any potential spread.
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 4h
Marion County Animal Services is temporarily modifying dog operations after a dog tested positive for Streptococcus zooepidemicus (Strep Zoo), a bacterium that can cause sudden illness or death in dogs. The bacterium is not contagious to humans.

animalservices.marionfl.org/home-animals...

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WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 19h
Marion County officials support new pet cemetery in Summerfield
Marion County officials support new pet cemetery in Summerfield
Marion County commissioners approved a unique pet cemetery project in Summerfield along Highway 301, with specific conditions for the 4.4-acre development
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WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 20h
Ocala International Airport receives $3 million for improvements
Ocala International Airport receives $3 million for improvements
Ocala awards construction contract for aging asphalt replacement project at the Ocala International Airport
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 1d
Humane Society of Marion County presents 7th Annual Howl-o-ween Paw-ty October 22nd from 5:30-7:30pm at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, Florida. $5/person, kids under 12 free. Pets welcome. Food trucks, vendors, games, costume contest, trunk or treating.

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Humane Society of Marion County presents 7th annual Howl-o-ween paw-ty 5:30pm-7pm October 22 2025 Safe fun, games, food, trunk or treat Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Ocala, Florida
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 1d
Naventure has some job openings at Ocala National Forest campgrounds and recreation areas. For more info and to apply: www.naventure.com/work-with-us

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We're hiring! Campground and day use recreation hosts at salt springs Ocala National Forest Naventure We're hiring! Operations Manager at Ocala National Forest Naventure
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 1d
Bring a craft, project, puzzle or come hang out while listening to true crime podcasts at the Marion County Maker Collective tonight from 6-8pm at 1650 NE 25th St. Ocala, Florida.

They meet every Tuesday in October 6-8pm.
www.artifyocala.org/maker-collec...
Crafting an Alibi at the Marion County maker Collective 1650 NE 25th St. Ocala, Florida Every Tuesday in October 6-8pm
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 1d
Ocala Arts Festival is this weekend October 25-26 from 10am-5pm at Downtown Ocala, Florida. 150+ artists, local performers, and food trucks. Pets on leashes welcome.

fafo.org/festival
Fine Arts for Ocala - Ocala Arts Festival October 25-26 from 10am-5pm Downtown Ocala, Florida fafo.org
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WCJB TV20 News @wcjb.com · 2d
Marion County lawmaker proposes exempting certain workers from Florida’s $15 minimum wage
Marion County lawmaker proposes exempting certain workers from Florida’s $15 minimum wage
State Rep. Ryan Chamberlain, a Republican from Ocala, filed House Bill 221, the On-the-Job Workforce Training Act, on Friday for the 2026 Legislative Session
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Marion County Hospital District hosting 8-week diabetes self-management class
Marion County Hospital District hosting 8-week diabetes self-management class
Hospital district officials are hosting a free, eight-week diabetes self- management class starting on Tuesday.
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 2d
The Greater Dunnellon Historical Society's museum is open Tuesdays 9am-12pm at the historic train depot (12061 S. Williams St. Dunnellon, Florida). Free admission.

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Greater Dunnellon Historical Society Open Tuesdays 9-12pm 12061 S. Williams St. Dunnellon, Florida Depot building in Dunnellon, Florida
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 2d
Ocala City Council Meeting October 21st at 4pm at City Hall (2nd floor in Council Chambers). Public welcome to attend.

Agenda: ocala.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Watch the live stream/recording: www.ocalafl.gov/government/m...

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Ocala City Council Meeting Tuesday October 21st at 4pm at Ocala City Hall 110 SE Watula Ave. Ocala, Florida
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OcalaBlueDots @tiktokrefugee123.bsky.social · 2d
Young Democrats' next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 21st at 6:00 PM at the Marion DEC, 970 SW 6th Ave #108, Ocala, FL 34471. Guest speakers will be FL-6 candidate Eric Yonce and FL-3 candidate Rock Aboujaoude .This will be a good opportunity to sign their petitions.
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Valerie Willis | Fantasy Romance Author @willisauthor.bsky.social · 2d
Every once in a while nature surprises me. It's rainy today and the sky had this sulfur yellow tone when we went to look outside and found something amazing. A double rainbow 🌈 🌈 #nofilter #nature #Florida #ocala #doublerainbow
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Ocala 🥰 I see you. Normal people live here
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Walk around downtown Ocala Florida with me during No Kings Day. Was there from 9am-12pm and it got busy around 9:30. Great turnout and great responses. Thank you to Ocala Police Department for keepin...
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 3d
Marion County Public Library event highlights for the week of October 20-25.

Event calendar: library.marionfl.org/programs-eve...
Marion County Public Library System, Florida - library.marionfl.org October 20-25, 2025 Monday 11am Dunnellon: Haunted or Not? Citrus Paranormal Society 1pm Belleview: Just another mah-jongg Monday 4:30pm Sankofa: Games on a table Tuesday 10:30am Forest: The meals we share - cookies 11am Reddick: Paws and pumpkins - adoptable animals 2pm Ocala: The meals we share - holiday hootenanny Wednesday 10am Dunnellon: Yarn lovers - learn about new stitches 11am Ocala: ABC's of Dementia - register 352-4222-3663 4pm Marion Oaks: Funtasmagoria - amazing Australia Thursday 11am Sankofa: get crafty - mosiac vases 4pm Ocala: Extreme STEAM team - ages 8-12 4:30pm Ocala: Escape room - haunted forest ages 13+ Friday 3pm Ocala: Tales from Six Gun Territory 4pm Belleview: Legendary Cryptids ages 13+ 4pm Forest: Brick City Builders ages 5-12 Saturday 2pm Ocala: Spooky Skelebration ages 8-12 3pm Dunnellon: Song Farmers - all ages 4pm Forest: Trunk or Treat - all ages
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sonnyriver.bsky.social @sonnyriver.bsky.social · 3d
Ocala, Florida

No Kings 2.0
10/18/25
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Interesting read about our No Kings protest in Ocala Fl today. Even with opposite sides having events at the same place, all ended up going really well.

The organizers of the protest used stickers to count us and they said on Facebook we had around 1000.
No Kings rally coincides with open carry event in Ocala
An organizer said this No Kings protest in Ocala -- one of thousands of anti-Trump rallies across the country -- drew a bigger crowd than the one in June.
www.cfpublic.org
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · 3d
From what I can recall the fence was put up due to some protestors (allegedly) having some close calls with street traffic. The city put up that fence before at prior protests.
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Orlando Sentinel @orlandosentinel.com · 3d
Hurricane center ups chance Caribbean-bound system will develop trib.al/k5Pqly0
Hurricane center ups chance Caribbean-bound system will develop
The National Hurricane Center on Sunday increased the chances a Caribbean-bound system will develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.
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Cracker Workshop, Ocala's Woodworking Club, meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Yandle's Building Materials (834 North Magnolia Ave. Ocala Florida) at 7:00pm.

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Logo of Cracker Workshop. EST 1990 Tent setup of Ocala's Woodworking Club, crafts created by club members on display.
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