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Jamie Berube

Jamie Berube is a reporter covering local government, community issues, arts & culture, and human interest stories across Marion County. A recent Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Florida (B.S. in Public Relations), she is a passionate storyteller, freelance journalist, and social media consultant dedicated to delivering insightful, trustworthy local journalism and storytelling.

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news
3 hours ago
BREAKING: ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Suspect Sought after Ocklawaha Shooting and Vehicle Thefts

Marion County deputies are searching for a suspect they say is armed and dangerous and wanted in connection with a shooting and two vehicle thefts in Ocklawaha.

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Community
6 hours ago
Ocala Property Owner Says Code Fines and Outdated Notice Nearly Blocked Land Sale

A local developer told city council that daily code enforcement fines and a notice sent to an address invalid for two years threatened to disrupt the closing on a separate property after staff had discussed resolving a tree-removal issue through a pending site plan.

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Community
11 hours ago
(UPDATED) Marion County School Board Postpones Wyomina Park Elementary Rezoning after Parent Outcry

The board delayed a decision on the possible closure of the school and scheduled community workshops for September after parents said they never received the same public meetings given to other campuses.

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Education
1 day ago
Affordable High-Speed Internet Options Help Marion County Students Stay Connected

The Local Technology Planning Team is sharing details on discounted Spectrum and Xfinity high-speed internet plans that start at about $15 a month for qualifying households.

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Features
2 days ago
Americans for Prosperity-Florida Hosts Ocala Policy Conversation with Rep. Kat Cammack on Tax Cuts

The grassroots group used the Tuesday event to educate residents on the Working Families Tax Cuts and other measures it says remove government barriers so people can keep more of what they earn.

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Community
3 days ago
Marion County Announces Revised Data Center Workshop and Public Hearing Schedule

Commissioner Zalak outlined the legally required public process for any ordinance or temporary hold, with key meetings set for Aug. 31, Sept. 21 and Oct. 6 in Ocala.

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Back to School in the 352
5 days ago
Back-to-School Throwback: 12 Retro Lunchbox Legends

These 12 nostalgic school lunch snacks from the 1990s and early 2000s turned packed lunches into playground currency.

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Community
6 days ago
Marion County Awards $22.9 Million Contract for NW 80th Avenue Road Improvements

Art Walker Construction of Ocala will reconstruct and widen 3.3 miles of the corridor between West HWY 40 and North U.S. HWY 27.

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Community
1 week ago
City of Ocala Approves Development of Up to 590 Homes on Former Quarry Site

Ocala City Council unanimously approved a planned development that allows as many as 590 dwelling units and commercial space on an 82-acre former mining property along SW 52nd Street.

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Community
1 week ago
Ocala Resident Challenges 17-Year-Old $1,000+ Utility Debt after Power Shutoff Threat

An Ocala man says the city utility hit him with a $1,375 bill from nearly two decades ago and shut off his power after he challenged the charge and asked for proof.

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