The Ocala StarBanner serves 320,000 people in North Central Florida and is the most respected and influential media voice in Marion County. The publication began as a weekly paper in 1866, developed into a daily news source in 1890, and has evolved into the high-quality multi-platform product it is today. The StarBanner provides unrivaled coverage of local government, schools, business, health care, the environment, the legal community, the horse industry and much more. Our Sports staff covers the high school scene, kids’ sports, local golf and other major areas. Each year the StarBanner receives numerous awards from the Florida Society of News Editors for outstanding reporting, writing, photography, design and digital production. The Ocala Star Banner has won two first-place awards from the Florida Society of News Editors over the past five years, and the 2014 Gold medal for Public Service, the Society’s highest honor. In addition to its longstanding print product the StarBanner is the leading digital news source in Marion County through Ocala.com. We are on your driveway every morning with a full array of news and information, and we are on your smartphone and tablet 24/7 with breaking news, alerts and the latest from all across Marion County, the state, and beyond. We offer a comprehensive selection of quality digital and print products to help grow your business.