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Ocala.com covers news in Marion County, Florida. Claiming to be "The Horse Capital of the World", Marion county is most famous for its thriving equestrian industry. More than 1,200 horse farms and 600 thoroughbred farms operate here. The area is also well known for its natural beauty with several trails, rivers and springs nearby. Silver Springs is one of the largest artesian spring formations in the world.