4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (570+ words) In a recent “Gazette” article, professionals with Johnson’s Hearing Centers talked about hearing loss — the silent, often-overlooked condition that affects millions of people. This time, we’re looking at the other side of the story: what happens once someone decides to…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (402+ words) Library card sign-up month As a special bonus, community partners are offering discounts to all library card holders in September, in addition to the following resources: Through the generosity of community partners, with your library card you can also enjoy…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (61+ words) Marion County Hospital District Meeting – August 31, 2026 Ocala Gazette Marion County Hospital District Meeting – August 31, 2026 The first goal of the Ocala Gazette is to deliver trustworthy local journalism so corruption, misinformation and abuse are not hidden from the public or unchallenged....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (358+ words) Every community has challenges that are difficult to solve. Homelessness. Hunger. Mental health. Addiction. Child abuse. Veterans struggling to transition home. Seniors living in isolation. Families facing crisis. These issues are complicated, deeply personal and rarely have simple solutions. Yet…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (61+ words) Continuum Of Care Membership Meeting – August 25, 2026 Ocala Gazette Continuum Of Care Membership Meeting – August 25, 2026 The first goal of the Ocala Gazette is to deliver trustworthy local journalism so corruption, misinformation and abuse are not hidden from the public or unchallenged....

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (187+ words) The state of Florida wants to remove four immunizations from entry requirements for PreK-12 public and private schools. The Florida Department of Health is proposing a rule to remove Hepatitis B, varicella (chicken pox), Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) and…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (290+ words) The Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health was founded in November 2009 by Carolyn Adams, Dr. Pamela Lewin and the late Arthur Adams. The center was named in honor of Carolyn’s grandmother, Estella Byrd Whitman, and was established to fulfill a promise…...