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The property built by a Canadian billionaire on the site of an old limestone quarry has changed hands again in a $63 million sale. Under new ownership, Adena Golf & Country Club becomes The Club at Iron Lake within the IronCrest residential community.

Hillcrest School achieved an unprecedented sweep at the 36th Annual Golden Apple Gala, claiming Marion County's Teacher of the Year, Rookie Teacher of the Year, and Principal of the Year. The Public Education Foundation also unveiled a $100,000 Career Catalyst Grant to grow future educators.

The annual Valentine's Day 5K brings runners and walkers of all ages to Ocala on February 14, 2026, with proceeds supporting the Vanguard High School Cross Country Team. Registration is $35 through February 12.

Your guide to the best of Ocala and Marion County this week, featuring the Grandview Invitational draft horse show, Los Lonely Boys, T.J. Miller comedy, Little Shop of Horrors, and local business spotlights.

More than $1.7 million in combined prize money, Olympic-caliber athletes, and 10 national teams converge on the World Equestrian Center this winter as the FEI Jumping World Cup and Longines League of Nations anchor the 2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular.

Vanguard High School pilots a farm-to-school program featuring 100% locally raised Fort McCoy Beef, reimagining how Marion County approaches student nutrition and local economics.