High school seniors in caps and gowns wait to graduate.
Education
5 months ago
Nearly 3,000 Marion County seniors set to graduate this spring

Graduation ceremonies begin May 15 and continue through July.

The Santa Fe College clock tower stands at the center of campus in Gainesville, FL, as the sun rises behind it.
Education
5 months ago
Santa Fe College earns national recognition as an “Opportunity College”

New Carnegie classification highlights accessibility and student success.

A rendering of the design for two new elementary schools in Marion County. One in Marion Oaks. The other in Winding Oaks.
Education
5 months ago
Ross Prairie and Winding Oaks named as Marion County’s newest elementary schools

With deep roots in local history, the newly named schools also gain community partners and move closer to their 2025 openings.

Children pet a brown horse with a white blaze on its face during a school visit from the Ocala Horse Alliance.
Community
5 months ago
Discover horses, spark imaginations: A free family event your kids will love

From petting ponies to trying on jockey silks, this hands-on Ocala event brings reading and the equine world together for kids of all ages.

Students raise their hands during a classroom lesson at an elementary school.
Education
6 months ago
Showing up matters: How school attendance shapes a child’s future

From kindergarten to high school, Marion County educators stress the lifelong impact of developing strong attendance habits early.

Dr. Danielle Brewer wearing a red blazer and smiling in a professional headshot.
Education
6 months ago
Marion schools tap longtime educator Dr. Danielle Brewer as interim superintendent

A former teacher and principal, Brewer will step into the role this July to lead the district through a period of transition.

Children participate in a classroom activity during story time.
Education
6 months ago
Why missing just two days a month could hold your child back in school

Marion County schools tackle truancy and chronic absenteeism with community partnerships and a focus on student wellness.

A College of Central Florida student wears a University of Florida T-shirt while attending in Ocala, Fla., reflecting the new “Going Gator” transfer partnership between CF and UF.
Education
6 months ago
CF students now have a guaranteed path to UF through “Going Gator” program

New transfer program creates a seamless, affordable path from CF to the University of Florida’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Diane Gullett, Superintendent of Marion County Public Schools, presents with Marion County Public Education Board President Mel Poole.
Local
6 months ago
Young filmmakers shine at Marion County Student Media Festival

From fun animated shorts to powerful public service announcements, students of all ages were celebrated for their creativity and the stories they brought to life..

Community
6 months ago
Marion County students take the spotlight at annual media festival

Free family-friendly event celebrates student video and film work Friday night in Ocala.

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