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Elections
2 months ago
Cross-Partisan Depolarization Group Marion County Alliance of Braver Angels to Meet at Main Public Library Feb. 19

A local branch of national cross-partisan group Braver Angels will meet at the Marion County Public Library on Feb. 19.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Marion County Mandatory Burn Ban Extended

The recent rainfall in the Marion County area wasn’t enough to affect current drought conditions.

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Community
2 months ago
City of Ocala Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Ocala Citizens Academy

Twenty-five City of Ocala residents will be selected from the applications to undergo an 11-week immersion in municipal governance.

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Community
2 months ago
Marion County Engineer Provides Snapshot of Current Road Projects at Commission Meeting

The Marion County Office of the County Engineer provided the Marion County Board of County Commissioners with a snapshot of road projects within the county at their meeting Feb. 17, 2026.

Community
2 months ago
Nominations for Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion’s 2026 Inspire Gala Closing Soon

Marion County is almost out of time to nominate their favorite philanthropists, nonprofits and corporate partners for the 2026 Inspire Gala.

Community
2 months ago
Lake County to Offer Extended Passport Processing Hours during Spring Break

Residents can access the extended passport processing hours at two locations by appointment only.

The Ocala City Council approved a monument to honor the legacy of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church at the site of the future Downtown Garage No. 2 during their Dec. 3 meeting.
Local
2 months ago
Historic Ocala Church Turns to Public for Help Finishing New House of Worship

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, whose previous location was purchased by the City of Ocala, has started a GoFundMe to finish the process of building a new house of worship.

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Community
2 months ago
Autism Awareness Advocates Prepare for 17th ‘Stomp the Swamp’ in Gainesville

This year’s Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness will appropriately be held at Gainesville’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on March 7.

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Community
2 months ago
Lake Apopka West Shore Boat Ramp to Temporarily Close Feb. 20

The Lake Apopka West Shore Boat Ramp will be closed Feb. 20 as materials are ferried to Ferndale Preserve.

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Community
2 months ago
Ocala Nonprofit Horse Farms Forever Opposes Changes to Make Margaritaville RV Park Bigger, Public

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning modification from a planned unit development with private amenities to one with public amenities. However, the proposed RV park, which is currently under development is in the Farmland Preservation area.

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