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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.

Business
2 weeks ago
Diggers Antique Mall in Ocala Closing After Nearly 12 Years

The North Pine Avenue building sold for $1.15 million to a steel company, and Diggers owners the Atchisons plan a new auction house after years of local and Hollywood sales.

Features
2 weeks ago
Adopting a Pet in Marion County? What to Know Before You Go

Learn the real costs, rules, and steps involved in adopting a pet from the primary shelters and rescues in Marion County.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County Commission Unanimously Denies 195-Foot Cell Tower Near Historic Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Site

Residents cited the literary heritage of the Big Scrub, rural character and night skies in their successful opposition to Skyway Towers proposal near Fort McCoy.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Marion County Approves Final Master Plan for 442-home Sandy Clay Subdivision

The developer must build turn lanes on SE 110th Street Road and SE 92nd Loop; the improvement plan already under review as the project moves toward construction.

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Local
3 weeks ago
City of Ocala Advances School Expansion Rezoning on SW 20th Street

The Ocala City Council approved the ordinance on first reading as part of the consent agenda, with a final vote scheduled for Aug. 4.

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Business
3 weeks ago
Ocala City Council Approves FAA Grant for Taxiway Design at Ocala International Airport

A new holding bay aims to ease congestion as Ocala International Airport sees up to seven aircraft stacked for departure, with waits up to 30 minutes.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Ocala City Council Takes Strong Stand, Pushes Kratom Ban in Partnership with Marion County

The Ocala City Council directed the city attorney to draft a kratom sales ban ordinance in coordination with Marion County, citing addiction, overdoses, and risks to youth.

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Business
3 weeks ago
Marion County Commissioners Schedule Data Center Workshop Amid Strong Public Opposition

The Marion County Commissioners voted to schedule a September 1, 2026 Data Center Workshop amid strong resident opposition over water use, noise and rural character.

Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Passionate Musicians and an HQ like Mutiny Keep the Ocala Punk and Indie Music Scene Vibrant

The underground music community that launched national bands in the early 2000s is alive and vibrant again, here’s how to plug in and why it’s growing in 2026.

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Business
4 weeks ago
Inverness Crackdown on Food Trucks Forces Vendors to Appeal to Governor DeSantis

Local food truck owners say the city and county are using zoning and permitting ordinances to get around a state law intended to protect their businesses.