A Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame honoring veterans not only for their military service, but for their involvement in the community, was approved at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Dec. 16, 2025.
A facility in Citra would provide customers with an opportunity to simulate self-defense scenarios, if someone were to break into their home. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved the special use permit for the simunition training facility Dec. 15, 2025.
The Marion County Commission granted a special use permit with conditions to a business in Ocklawaha.
Wreaths Across America made a stop in Ocala to remember those veterans who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice, those currently serving and their families, by placing wreaths by tablets representing each branch of the service at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park.
Ocala and Marion County are expanding their global footprint through tourism as they are now a preferred destination for travelers.
An initiative that would activate a dormant, nonprofit thoroughbred racing permit was revealed Dec. 9 at the Global Symposium on Racing, whose objective would be to build a racetrack and entertainment complex in Marion County.
Some much-needed vehicles are now part of the Marion County Public School fleet to make the school district more efficient.
The area’s growth means change for Ocala International Airport’s needs and demands, and a Master Plan presentation gave citizens a long-term vision for the airport.
A change order for the Lake Weir High School roof replacement saved the school district more than $41,000.
The Marion County Public School is placing an emphasis on students’ outcomes, rather than a timeline, as part of their decision process for hiring their next superintendent.
