The Ocala Star-Banner first published in 1943, when John H. Perry Sr. brought together the Ocala Morning Banner and the Ocala Evening Star newspapers, which had competed against each other for the preceding 50 years.
Today, our award-winning news team lives in and loves the communities it covers in Ocala and all of Marion County. We aim to provide accurate, fair coverage, including crucial reporting on education, local politics, public safety, arts and entertainment, food and dining, growth and development and high school sports.
Part of the nationwide USA TODAY Network, we publish news online and in print, including our e-edition.
The Star-Banner sends several newsletters that readers can find and subscribe to on our newsletter page.
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What is the Ocala Star-Banner’s website?
Ocala.com is the website of the Ocala Star-Banner, offering the latest news, sports, information and weather updates.
How to subscribe to the Ocala Star-Banner
The Star-Banner/Ocala.com offers digital and digital plus print subscriptions. Discover the benefits of being a subscriber, and find the latest offers, on our subscriber page.
Awards won by the Star-Banner
Over the years, the Star-Banner has won multiple awards from the Florida Press Club and the Florida Society of News Editors (FSNE) for news reporting, arts reporting, business reporting, photography, video and multimedia.
Together with its sister paper, the Gainesville Sun, the Star-Banner won FSNE’s top honor, the Gold Medal for Public Service, in 2014 for “Fragile Springs,” a look at our region’s springs network. It won the same award in 2011 for a story about government salaries.
How to connect with the Star-Banner
The Star-Banner is active on several social media platforms:
Who leads the Star-Banner?
The Star-Banner’s executive editor is Jim Ross. He can be reached at [email protected] and on X
You can learn about the rest of the Star-Banner’s dedicated journalists on our staff page.
Who owns the Star-Banner?
The Star-Banner, part of the USA TODAY Network, is owned by Gannett Co. The Star-Banner was previously part of the New York Times Regional Newspaper Group, Halifax Media and GateHouse Media. In 2019, Gannett merged with GateHouse to become the newspaper’s current owner.
Where is the Star-Banner printed?
The Ocala Star-Banner’s print edition is produced in Gainesville, using the presses of the Gainesville Sun, another Gannett Florida property.
How to contact the Star-Banner
Our mailing address is c/o The Gainesville Sun, 2700 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
You can get in touch with customer service by calling 1-800-541-2171.
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