Health, Home, Family and Events

By Lacoadia Burkes, Acting Bureau Chief, Tobacco Free Florida (NAPSI)—New Year’s resolutions often focus on health, finances, and fitness, but quitting tobacco might be the one change that unlocks them all. According to recent research, nearly four in five New Year’s goals involve improving health. Other perennial favorites include things like having a better financial […]

(NAPSI)—An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease.1 During January, recognized as Thyroid Awareness Month, YARAL Pharma is raising awareness of thyroid disease, particularly hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Despite its prevalence, thyroid disease remains widely misunderstood, with many people unaware of its signs […]

(NAPSI)—Here’s something students, parents and teachers in New York and New Jersey may be glad to learn: A group of experts has come up with a way to make environmental education easier for students to understand—and to act on. This first-of-its-kind effort, called the Environmental Education Initiative (EEI), helps students engage in environment science, and […]

(NewsUSA)  – Artificial intelligence is poised to be a game-changer in managing the increasingly congested and poten-tially contested domain of space, from Earth’s orbit to the Moon and beyond, according to a new podcast from the Spe-cial Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a nonprofit and nonpartisan initiative with a goal of making recommendations to strengthen America’s […]

Mar 01 Annual Italian American Street Festival at The Plantation 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM  The Plantation at Leesburg in Leesburg Come enjoy a fun day. We have vendors, food trucks, entertainment, games, Basket Raffles other Raffles. Parking is free, free trolley to festival from parking lot. Inside & Outside Spaces avail. Message for info […]

Music Box 3: Kristen Stoner and the Flutes of the Ocala Symphony Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 3 PM | in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center Tickets from $28 | Students: $10 Discover the Ocala Symphony’s Music Box Series with an intimate evening of chamber music featuring Principal Flute Kristen Stoner […]

Date: 03/28/2026 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Ocala Skate Park, 517 NE 9 St., Ocala, Florida 34470 Join Ocala Recreation and Parks in partnership with The Boardr as we celebrate the completion of the Ocala Skate Park expansion! This FREE, family-friendly event will feature: Live Music; Food Trucks; Trick Competitions; Prizes & Giveaways Special […]

Date: 03/21/2026 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Tuscawilla 800 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala, Florida 34470 The post Discovery Fest & Duck Derby appeared first on TomL Publishing.

Date: 03/21/2026 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Jervey Gantt Recreation Complex 2200 SE 36 Ave, Ocala, Florida 34470 The post Soggy Doggy Swim appeared first on TomL Publishing.

The First Friday Art Walk takes place the first Friday of each month, October through May from 6 to 9 p.m. First Friday Art Walk is a free event located within Ocala’s historic downtown. Event festivities include over 30 artist displays, monthly live entertainment, free family art activities provided by local arts organizations and extended […]

Feb 01 Exploration Hike 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM  PEAR Park Gateway in Leesburg Join staff for an early evening walk to get some exercise and take in the sights and sounds of nature.   Feb 03 Who Lives Here? 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM  Lake May Reserve in Eustis Explore the natural communities and […]

OCALA, Fla. (January 15, 2026) – The Reilly Arts Center welcomes a variety of national and local artists for performances of rock, jazz, classical and more. Unless otherwise indicated, events are held at the Reilly Arts Center located at 500 NE 9th St. Ocala, FL 34470.  Tickets can be purchased at reillyartscenter.com or by contacting […]

Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 | 1 – 7 p.m. Gates Open: 12:30 p.m. Show Starts: 1:30 p.m. Citizens’ Circle | 151 SE Osceola Ave. Join us for the third annual Brick City Bluegrass Festival in beautiful downtown Ocala, Florida! This family-friendly outdoor music festival features dynamic bluegrass bands including nationally recognized artists, creating an unforgettable […]

The First Friday Art Walk takes place the first Friday of each month, October through May from 6 to 9 p.m. First Friday Art Walk is a free event located within Ocala’s historic downtown. Event festivities include over 30 artist displays, monthly live entertainment, free family art activities provided by local arts organizations and extended […]