South Marion Citizen

11/27/2025

From all of us at the Marion Citizen, we wish you a day filled with gratitude, family, good food, and the moments that matter most.

As we pause to give thanks, we want to share how grateful we are for you — our readers, viewers, and neighbors who trust us to share the stories of our community. Whether you connect with us through the pages of the newspaper or on our website, your support means everything to us.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your daily life and for helping us continue our mission of providing award-winning local journalism.

From our Marion Citizen family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🧡

11/20/2025

On Nov. 8, here in Marion Landing, our community was entertained by some of our local residents as they put on a terrific show called “Music Through the Years.” They lip synced to some 41 songs that we all know and grew up with.

On Nov. 8, here in Marion Landing, our community was entertained by some of our local residents as they put on a terrific show called “Music Through the Years.” They

11/19/2025

In the quiet woods near the Withlacoochee River in Southwest Marion County, what was once a sanctuary for generations of families now lies in ashes.

11/18/2025

Marion County residents are invited to come together in the spirit of giving at the annual Bring the Harvest Home food drive, taking place Friday, Dec. 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ocala Downtown Square.

Marion County residents are invited to come together in the spirit of giving at the annual Bring the Harvest Home food drive, taking place Friday, Dec. 5, from 7:30 a.m.

11/17/2025

One of the biggest successes of the recent Arts and Crafts Fair and Bake Sale at the Ocala Palms (OP) community was the winner of the beautiful patriotic quilt made by several OP ladies. The happy winner was OP homeowner Nowell Frances.

One of the biggest successes of the recent Arts and Crafts Fair and Bake Sale at the Ocala Palms (OP) community was the winner of the beautiful patriotic quilt made

10/29/2025

Come one, come all to the Ocala Palms (OP) Arts & Craft Fair and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 1.

10/27/2025

Isn’t it fun living in Oak Run, where we get to share in each other’s joy and celebrate one another’s accomplishments?

Isn’t it fun living in Oak Run, where we get to share in each other’s joy and celebrate one another’s accomplishments? We recently had that special opportunity at the Oct.

10/25/2025

This dinner play is a fundraiser for the SPCA of Marion County.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Marion County presents a murder mystery dinner show, “Haunting of Weybourne High,” on Nov. 7-8 in On Top of

10/24/2025

At approximately 7 p.m. on Sunday evening, Oct. 19, there was a glow in the sky above our community of Fairfield Village that was remarkable, to say the least.

10/23/2025

Todd Belknap, executive director of Veterans Helping Veterans USA, held a community partnership event Sept. 27 to benefit pets of veterans

Todd Belknap, executive director of Veterans Helping Veterans USA, held a community partnership event Sept. 27 to benefit pets of veterans (“pets of vets”).

10/22/2025

One thing that is always true about Fairfield Village (FFV) is that on Monday and Wednesday nights, the clubhouse will be filled with neighbors who enjoy playing bingo.

One thing that is always true about Fairfield Village (FFV) is that on Monday and Wednesday nights, the clubhouse will be filled with neighbors who enjoy playing bingo. It’s a

10/21/2025

Two separate tournaments were recently held at the Ocala Palms (OP) Golf and Country Club for the Match the Majors grand slam championship.