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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
2 months ago
Marion County Commission Hears Funding Options for Parks and Recreation Department

The Trust for Public Land made a presentation in relation to funding options for the Marion County Parks and Recreation Department at a Marion County Board of County Commissioners workshop session on March 3, 2026.

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Community
2 months ago
Marion County Commission Approves Abrogation for Abandoned Tract of Land

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved an abrogation for a tract of land in the Carriage Hill subdivision.

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Local
2 months ago
The City of Ocala’s Vulnerability Assessment Identifies At-Risk Areas for Flooding

The City of Ocala engineer and director of engineering and water resources made a vulnerability assessment presentation before the Ocala City Council identifying vulnerable infrastructure at risk of flooding and outlining a plan to mitigate those risks.

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Local
2 months ago
Ocala City Council Passes Rezoning of Two Parcels to Light Industrial

Two parcels that had previously been zoned planned development, will now be light industrial with the Ocala City Council unanimously voting to approve the ordinance amendment at their March 3, 2026, meeting.

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Local
2 months ago
Ocala City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Ordinance to Rezone Parcels

The Ocala City Council is holding a public hearing at their March 3, 2026, meeting in relation to an ordinance that would rezone parcels from vacant and single family residential to light industrial.

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Community
2 months ago
Marion County Commission Workshop Will Focus on Parks and Recreation

A Marion County Board of County Commissioners workshop will be held March 3 discussing options for funding for the Parks and Recreation department with a presentation being made by the Trust for Public Land.

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Education
3 months ago
Northend Rezoning Discussion Continues at Marion County Public School Board Meeting

The Marion County Public School Board continued the deep and emotionally-charged discussion about rezoning and consolidation for schools on the Northend of the county.

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Local
3 months ago
Marion County Tourist Development Council Recommends Approving a Digital Media Campaign for the America 250 Commemoration Initiative

The Marion County Tourist Development Council recommended approving a request for a communications campaign and strategic media commemoration initiative, for Liberty Lives Here: Marion County America 250.

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Business
3 months ago
Permit Application for Commercial Canine Operation in Ocala Moves to Marion County Commission for Approval

The Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission approved recommending a special unit for a commercial canine training and boarding facility in Ocala. It will go before the Board of County Commissioners next month.

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Education
3 months ago
Marion County Schools Workshop Session Features Deep Discussion over Northend Schools

The Marion County Public School Board administrative briefing and work session saw lively discussion regarding the elementary schools in the Northend.

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