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Ben Baugh

Ben Baugh was a journalist who has worked across a variety of platforms during his career. A graduate of Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio, he has covered a variety of topics, including politics, public safety, education, religion, entertainment, equestrian sport and sports. Baugh has worked in Ohio, New York, South Carolina and Florida. A resident of Belleview, he can often be found at an equestrian sport venue on his days off.

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Community
4 months ago
Marion County Commission Provided with Update in Advance of 2026 Florida Legislative Session

Dr. Matthew Cretul, Marion County’s legislative manager provided the Marion County Board of County Commissioners with a legislative update in advance of the beginning the of 2026 Florida legislative session.

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Education
4 months ago
Marion Public Schools Meeting to Feature Diagnostic and Learning Resources System Update

The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System will provide an update on fiscal year 2024-2025 at the Marion County Public Schools administrative briefing and workshop session this Thursday.

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Sports
4 months ago
It’s All in the Family for 3G Ranch in Anthony

As youngest family rider Georgia Hoffman transitions from being a youth cutting champion to all-around high school rodeo competition, parents Grant and Ginger of Anthony’s 3G Ranch keep a love of riding in the family.

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Local
4 months ago
Marion County Commission to Consider Land Use Amendment Change for Silver Springs Shores Parcel

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will consider a zoning change request for a small-scale land use amendment for a parcel in Silver Springs Shores.

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Business
4 months ago
Ocala’s Gause & Son Celebrates 75 Years of Success

Gause & Son’s commitment to excellence has been serving the Ocala area for 75 years.

Local
4 months ago
Ocala City Council to Consider Renewing Water Resources Program

The City of Ocala will consider approving a construction services agreement at its meeting on Jan. 6.

Local
4 months ago
Marion County Commission to Consider Applicant’s Request to Have Goats on Their Property

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will consider a planning and zoning item for individual consideration that would allow for four goats on the applicant’s residential property.

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Community
5 months ago
Proposed Fawn Lake Estates Clears Hurdle with Marion County Planning and Zoning Vote

The Marion County Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a request for rezoning for a development that would allow for 329 detached single-family homes. The rezoning request will now go before the Marion County Board of County Commissioners at a public hearing next month.

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Community
5 months ago
Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission to Consider Development Rezoning Request

A rezoning request by the applicant for a development will reduce the number of homes that would’ve been allowed on the subject property to a lesser number.

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Local
5 months ago
Ocala Man Reopened Doors for Future Generations at Silver Springs

An Ocala man helped pave the way for a new generation of African American boat captains at one of the area’s most popular tourist attractions.

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