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Instead of getting a day off of school, about 2,000 Marion County public school students honored veterans at Veterans Memorial Park in Ocala on Monday.

The Ocala City Council met Tuesday to discuss the potential move of the Tampa Yankees to Ocala.

Get to know some of North Central Florida's oldest bookstores, including places like O. Brisky Books and Book Gallery West, which in 2013 celebrates its 30th year in business.

The Marion County Traffic Unit busted two men Wednesday with 14 ounces of synthetic marijuana. The drugs and various paraphernalia were found in the men's vehicle.

One of the world's largest blimps, the Spirit of George, rests on the Dunnellon/Marion County Airport airfield just west of Ocala.

A lab with hundreds of crates of supplies was being used near Dunnellon to make K2.

A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: Dunnellon woman arrested for attacking husband and setting house on fire, Mayor Lowe makes first campaign appearance since arrest, Nelson, Ga., ordinance asks all houses to have guns, U.S. sends destroyer to North Korea, Michael Jackson wrongful death jury selection begins Tuesday.

Residents wishing to get rid of old furniture or electronics can participate in seven collection dates during April and May. Once residents bring the items to the set location, the Marion County Solid Waste Department will transport them to either be recycled or disposed at a landfill.

Tourism representatives in Ocala and Marion County are hoping to gain public input about future tourism initiatives at workshops hosted this month.

In Marion County , with new students and new schedules this year, officials say  parents may wish to visit their child’s school during orientation sessions. These events give parents and students the opportunity to become accustomed to their new or returning school outside normal class hours.  They also offer advance …