Putnam County is a county located in the northeastern part of the state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 74,364. Its county seat is Palatka.
Marion County is located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 331,298. Its county seat is Ocala.
Alachua County is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 247,336. The county seat is Gainesville, the home of the University of Florida since 1906, when the campus opened with 106 students.
Hawthorne is a city in Alachua County, Florida, United States, incorporated in 1881. Indigenous peoples of the Americas had been living in the area since around 100 CE; Hawthorne grew around their trading trails. Throughout its history, Hawthorne has been known for its agriculture, railroad, and rural lifestyle. Hawthorne's population was 1,417 at the 2010 census, with an area of 7.06 sq mi (18.3 km2).
Silver Springs Shores is a census-designated place (CDP) in Marion County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,539 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Cross Creek is an unincorporated community in Alachua County, Florida, United States. It is located on Cross Creek, a short stream connecting Orange and Lochloosa lakes.
Evinston is an unincorporated community in Alachua and Marion counties, Florida, United States.
Rochelle is an unincorporated community in Alachua County, Florida, United States. It was found in the 1830s on a former native settlement and mission site. Rochelle was at a junction on the Florida Southern Railway, with lines running to Gainesville, Ocala and Palatka. Citrus growing became important in the area, and in 1885 the town had two sawmills, two churches, two schools, and a couple dozen houses. The Great Freeze of 1894–1895 destroyed the citrus industry in the area, and the town declined afterwards. The Rochelle School closed in 1935.
Citra is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area. Citra is known as the home of the pineapple orange, a name coined in 1883 for an orange (fruit) with an aroma reminiscent of the pineapple.
Emathla is an unincorporated community in northwestern Marion County, Florida, United States. It is located at the intersection of State Road 326 and County Road 225. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.
East Lake Weir is an unincorporated community in eastern Marion County, Florida, United States, on the east shore of Lake Weir. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Orange Springs is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States. A small portion of the community extends into neighboring Putnam County. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Anthony is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States. It is located on County Road 200A. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area. Although it is unincorporated, Anthony has a post office with ZIP code 32617. Anthony is considered to be in the Ocala area “horse country,” as it near horse farms and equestrian facilities and events such as Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS) and Ocala Breeders’ Sales (OBS).
Fellowship is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States. It is located near the intersection of U.S. 27 and County Road 464. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Lowell is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States, located near the intersection of County Road 329 and County Road 25A. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Martin is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States, located on County Road 25A. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Rainbow Lakes Estates is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States, established as a Municipal Services District. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area. This community is northwest of Rainbow Springs a natural spring located in Rainbow Springs State Park which is nearby. There are various community owned and maintained facilities as well as paved roads. A large percentage of the platted building lots are unimproved. It is located in the western part of the county, off US 41, several miles north of Dunnellon. Although the community is predominantly in Marion County, a small part of the western section falls into Levy County.
Sparr is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States, located near the intersection of County Road 200A and County Road 329. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Zuber is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States. It is located near the intersection of State Road 326 and County Road 25A. Its commerce is supported by its proximity to Interstate 75.
Florida's 3rd congressional district is an electoral district of the United States House of Representatives located in Florida. It presently comprises a large section of northern Florida, including the entire counties of Alachua, Clay, Putnam, Bradford, and Union, along with the majority of Marion County. The cities of Gainesville and Palatka are in the district as well as part of Ocala. Some Jacksonville suburbs such as Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and Orange Park are also in the district.
