Trigger Warning: This piece contains themes of infant loss, grief, death and mourning. It may be upsetting for some readers.   The bond between,  The living, The dead, And...

What started as a small local bakery has quickly turned into one of Ocala’s sweetest spots. Sugar Moon Kingdom, known for their beautifully crafted assortment of donuts and breakfast goodies, has seen...

On Feb.19, 2025, The College of Central Florida hosted renowned poet David Kirby for a seminar and book signing. The event was part of the Debra Vazquez Memorial Poetry Series, honoring the late professor...

She flew through the forest on horseback without a single ounce of care for her safety. She was running out of time faster than she could count. The moment she arrived, she leaped off her steed without...

As my workload never ceases and the years have progressed, these last six years have been brutal, yet rewarding for my craftsmanship. When the order to double production had gone out, I hadn’t thought...

The Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society will be hosting a charity event, “Stories and Sweetes,” on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Bedford Plaza on the Ocala campus. All donations from this...

Knowing how you’re supposed to die sounds like a relief. Say, for example, you’re meant to drown. You think, “I’ll just avoid water, easy enough.” Right? That works until you are forced to live...

The smell of coffee being made in a bookstore café puts your mind at ease. This smell paired with the light jazz playing overhead, that sounds as if it’s being played from a speaker in between your...

Looking into this reflective surface,    I saw something quite puzzling.    The same face looked back at me,    But hidden behind a mist.    I recognized the eyes that everyone...

“The Irish Cinderlad,” written by Shirley Climo and illustrated by Loretta Krupinski, is a twist on the traditional Cinderella story. This version tells the story of Becan, a boy with large feet who...

Nestled in the heart of Central Florida, The Canyons Zipline and Adventure Park in Ocala offers visitors a unique, adrenaline-pumping experience unlike any other in the region. Known for its breathtaking...

“Captain, please report to the bridge,” Veyle, my science officer, said over the intercom, “It’s urgent.”  My eyes shot open. I had been trying to fall asleep for an hour, to no success....