8 digital benefits of an Ocala StarBanner subscription

There's a lot happening in the world and in the Ocala area. Stay informed and be one of the first to learn about breaking news with personalized news alerts, flip through a digital replica of the print paper, access exclusive deals and more with a subscription to the Ocala StarBanner.

Play a vital role in supporting local journalism that you and your community can trust. With your subscription, you can help our journalists hold those in power accountable.

With a subscription to the Ocala StarBanner, you will receive full access to the work from our journalists and photographers as they head out every day to help inform and explain the important issues affecting our community.

Our staff also reports on local dining and entertainment news, offering an insider's guide on things to do around town and where to go.

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Here are eight reasons you will benefit by becoming a subscriber of the Ocala StarBanner.

Stay connected to what's happening in Ocala, Marion County and the surrounding area

Subscribers have unlimited access to our journalism. Once you log in, you'll be able to view our in-depth news stories, along with the best local recommendations on where to dine and what to do this weekend.

Our journalists work hard to ensure you always know what's happening in Ocala and Marion County.

Here are examples of some of our subscriber-only journalism:

Restaurant news

New restaurant in Ocala: Guatemala native serves up Mexican cuisine on South Pine Avenue

Comfort food:With burgers, meatloaf and biscuits, this new Ocala restaurant 'Makes you feel like a kid again'

A mainstay on Ocala's downtown square: Sushi Bistro of Ocala keeps on going strong

Growth and development

Rehabilitation hospital eyes Ocala: Here's what we know about a significant medical facility that is planned off SW 27th Avenue in Ocala.

SW Marion set for more apartments?Even though area traffic is bad and the affected schools are overcrowded

New eatery coming: 2023's first major deal in downtown Ocala: Old restaurant building sells for $1.4M

Business

Blockbuster deal: Major land owner sells 12,712 acres in NE Marion for $37.55 million

Restaurant surprise: After 40 years, he's selling his iconic Ocala eatery

Change of plans: Facing a hostile county commission, NW Marion developer withdraws application

Freebies and deals

12 Days of Giveaways, just for subscribers

A subscription brings you USA TODAY Network news you want

The Ocala StarBanner app also gives you access to the USA TODAY Network. Watch videos, view photos and read stories you want to see from Tallahassee, Sarasota, Gainesville and more than 100 other properties throughout the United States.

Personalize your reading experience with the Ocala StarBanner news apps

The Ocala StarBanner offers two apps: The Ocala StarBanner and the Ocala StarBanner eNewspaper. Each can be set up the way you want. The Ocala StarBanner app allows you to save your favorite stories, adjust the size of the text and set the news alerts you want. The Ocala StarBanner Print Edition gives you easy and quick viewing of the eNewspaper, the digital replica of the print edition, every day.

Set up the news alerts you want to receive and when you want them

Customize your alerts by selecting the ones you want to receive: breaking news, top stories, entertainment, weather, traffic, sports and business.

Don't want to be disturbed in the office or awakened at night? You also can schedule quiet times.

eNewspaper is a digital replica of the print paper you're familiar with

With your digital subscription, you can access the "print edition" daily on your computer, smartphone or tablet via the Ocala StarBanner eNewspaper.

The eNewspaper, formerly known as the e-Edition, is a full electronic replica of the print newspaper published daily, with local news, sports, advertising and features such as comics and puzzles.

Subscribers get expanded eNewspaper access to newspapers across the USA TODAY Network, including USA Today and its popular crossword puzzle.

➤ eNewspaper apps for iPhone and Android

How to access your eNewspaper: Your Ocala StarBanner subscription includes digital copy

Digital media: Videos, photo galleries, interactive visuals included with your subscription

Great stories aren't just great writing. Make your experience personal with unlimited access to our videos, photo galleries and interactive data visuals.

Want to go out to eat? Check our online database to find out the latest restaurant inspection reports.

The Daily Briefing newsletter comes to your inbox every day

Busy? We'll email the top five articles to your inbox each day in the form of The Daily Briefing newsletter, complete with photos and article summaries. Have time for more? Click through to the articles straight from your email. The Daily Briefing Newsletter is one of many we offer.

Sample of Ocala newsletters
Sample of Ocala newsletters

Our newsletters range from the latest news updates to Obituaries, Legal Notices and news cartoons. Or jump into Inside Politics for a weekly roundup of the top local political news happening in Florida.

If you're a history buff, take a peek at Florida Time, your weekly fix of Florida history, nostalgia myths and more.

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Signing up for a digital subscription to the Ocala StarBanner is easy!

Right now, we have a special offer for a subscription. Visit our subscription page to take advantage of this limited-time offer.

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