Ocala

From Santa sightings to holiday shopping, the second annual Christmas in July craft show brought festivity to the World Equestrian Center in Ocala this weekend.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office said it happened at 2:26 p.m. Tuesday.

From zip lining to kayaking to horseback riding, The Canyons offers a range of activities that appeal to visitors of all ages.

The first Girls Night Out filled the pavilion with about 65 vendors. The events now accommodate around 90 booths and attract roughly 2,000 to 3,000 shoppers each month.

The event series offers fun and food — open to everyone.

Ocala's Freedom Public Library reopened recently following a years-long expansion project that increased its space from 8,100 square feet to 32,000 square feet.

El Departamento de Correcciones de Florida organizó una competencia culinaria a nivel estatal para los prisioneros de las correcciones de Madison, Lancaster, Baker, Quincy, Lowell y South Bay siendo la cuarta edición.

The team from the Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala took first place in the Florida Department of Corrections Statewide Culinary Arts Competition Wednesday.

The event took place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony, live music, food trucks, a special appearance of professional skateboarder Rodney Mullen and more

The Brick City chapter of the Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club partnered with the Dandelion Project on Saturday to raise awareness for the need for family grief support and bereavement resources.