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Our cover
Our Spring 2026 issue features a painting called "Cash" by local artist Mel Fiorentino. This particular image is featured inside as part of a profile on Fiorentino, who has gained popularity through her portraiture and figurative work. Fiorentino's piece "Pastel Horse" was featured on the back cover of the Winter 2026 issue.
What's Inside
Inside The Ocalan: Yes, it's true – we themed out an issue of
The Ocalan.
One Night in the Newsroom: A non-fiction fictional story of a night at the Ocala Star-Banner.
Conversation: The Ocalan talks to Tom McNiff, former ace reporter and managing editor.
Death of the Sports Section: Buddy Martin laments the gutting of sports sections.
Art: Mel Fiorentino is the rock star of the Ocala art scene.
Culinary: Chef Jeremy Zajac learned from the local masters.
Literature: Bea Swedien's "Life Behind the Studio Door."
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Where Am I?
The beautiful print version of The Ocalan is available to our esteemed subscribers who enjoy home delivery. Complimentary copies can be found at our business partners listed and at various lobbies, coffee shops and other public spaces where engaging content is placed for those who appreciate long-form magazine narrative.
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