The church will be giving away backpacks stuffed with necessary school supplies on Aug. 1 until they run out.
The foundation raised more than $65,000 from sponsors, companies and donors to help prepare area students for the coming school year.
The city, Gregg Smith Automotive and Ocala Premier Inflatables are teaming up for an elementary school backpack drive starting on the Fourth of July.
The district’s drop was attributed to a tougher grading scale from the Florida Dept. of Education, and MCPS did improve on unique school and student testing scores.
The youth outreach program is celebrating 10 years of quietly meeting hidden needs in North Central Florida schools with shoes, supplies, dignity and hope for students facing hardship.
Christopher Trail bought his winning ticket for the March 11 draw in Leesburg.
The College of Central Florida will not raise tuition for the 2026-27 academic year, keeping costs among the lowest in the nation while continuing to offer more than 170 academic pathways.
A $50,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County will help the College of Central Florida Foundation continue providing scholarships to students facing financial challenges, with a focus on helping student parents pursue higher education.
Marion County Public Schools has announced new principals for several schools, along with multiple district-level leadership changes for the 2026-27 school year.
The City of Ocala is bringing Reading with the Ranger to Ocala parks and community spaces.