Alachua County Public Works will begin Phase 1 of the Northeast/Northwest 53rd Avenue resurfacing project on August 17, 2025, with nighttime lane closures from U.S. 441 to North Main Street. The $7.6 million project, led by Watson Construction, includes resurfacing 3.8 miles of roadway, adding a new left-turn lane at NE 15th Street, and extending the Waldo Road turn lane. Detours will be in place Sunday through Thursday nights until November, and drivers are urged to plan for delays and follow posted routes.
Pavement preservation work along SW 60th Avenue in Marion County begins Monday, Aug. 18, with single-lane closures in place through Sept. 8. Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes.
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Marion County Public Schools kicked off the 2025-2026 school year with 40,461 students returning to classrooms, marking a smooth and successful start. From safe bus rides across 1,650 square miles to thousands of healthy meals served, the day showcased the dedication of more than 3,500 staff members — even as challenges like late buses, crowded carlines, and missing immunizations arose.
The executive committe of the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County Board of Directors has named LaTrisha Sims interim CEO.
OXFORD, FL (352today.com) – The Sumter County Board of County Commissioners has approved the removal […]
The Food and Nutrition Department of Marion County Public Schools will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of family income, within 56 school sites for the 2025-2026 school year.
Marion County Public schools’ welcome new procedures and principals as the new school year begins.
Pavement preservation work begins Aug. 13 on Buena Vista Boulevard from CR 42 to the Marion County Line. Expect lane closures and delays through Aug. 14.
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital has been named a Center of Excellence by GO2 for Lung Cancer, highlighting its leadership in early lung cancer detection, biomarker testing, and personalized treatment. This designation reinforces the hospital’s commitment to delivering top-tier, life-saving care to patients in Ocala and surrounding communities.
