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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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Features
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.

Education
2 months ago
Lake Weir High Graduate Awarded $5,000 Leadership Scholarship by Spherion Ocala

Katiana Delien was one of five students across the country to receive the prize.

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Community
2 months ago
(UPDATE: City Responds) Ocala Officials Clash over Transparency on Nearly $500,000 City Fraud Case Under Investigation

Ocala Councilman Jim Hilty questioned the city’s delay in disclosing a nearly $500,000 fraud case at yesterday’s city council meeting.

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Community
2 months ago
Marion County Commissioners Direct Staff to Begin 12-Month Data Center Moratorium After Workshop Debate

After a lengthy debate, the commissioners favored a temporary pause on approvals while still developing policy standards.

Community
2 months ago
Ocala Activist to Camp on Streets Aug. 4-7 to Raise Awareness of Unhoused

A Mother’s Love Ministries founder Raven White will sleep in Ocala encampments with only 10 items to spotlight the crisis and raise money for transitional housing.

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