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Education
1 month ago
Marion County School Board Announces Revisions to Public Commenting in Meetings

Marion County Public Schools is expanding the public commenting portions of its meetings.

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Education
1 month ago
College of Central Florida Contributes to Florida’s Status as No. 1 State for Workforce Education

The College of Central Florida continues to roll out new programs that drive the local and state economy.

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Features
1 month ago
Stone Tools, Dino Bones and Flint Sparks Fly at Silver River Knap-In Festival

The two-day Silver River Museum Knap-In allows guests to go back in time to explore early Florida living and archeological discoveries.

County Commissioner Matt McClain reads the Engineers Week proclamation into the record during the Feb. 17 county commission meeting, and is joined on stage by engineers across multiple county departments.
Education
1 month ago
Marion County Proclaims Feb. 22-28 “Engineers Week”

The proclamation coincides with National Engineers Week, which celebrates the vital contributions of those who pursue careers in math and science.

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Local
1 month ago
Marion County Commissioners Kick Off 86th Southeastern Youth Fair with Proclamation

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners issued a proclamation celebrating the Southeastern Youth Fair, which kicks off Feb. 19

Dr. Danielle Brewer interim superintendent for marion county public schools
Education
1 month ago
Marion County Schools Interim Superintendent Delivers State of the Schools Address

MCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer gave a revealing presentation on the Marion County school system at an Ocala MetroCEP event on Feb. 18.

Marion County Public Schools sign with slogan "Helping Every Student Succeed" against a blue sky.
Education
2 months ago
Marion County School Board Approves Funding for Osceola Middle School Project

The Marion County Public School Board approved funding for a construction project that will transform Osceola Middle School’s Building No. 2.

A rendering of the Children's Library expansion.
Community
2 months ago
Lady Lake Library Celebrates Opening of Children’s Library with Open House Feb. 23

The Town of Lady Lake is celebrating the official opening and ongoing growth of its expanded Children’s Library on Feb. 23.

Education
2 months ago
Marion County Students C-O-M-P-E-T-E In February 17 Spelling Bee

Students from middle schools across Marion County will compete in the Marion County 2026 Spelling Bee on Feb. 17.

marion county 2026 teacher of the year zanita hendry
Education
2 months ago
Hillcrest School’s Zanita Hendry Named Marion County’s 2026 Teacher of the Year

Zanita Hendry of Hillcrest School was named Marion County’s 2026 Teacher of the Year at the annual Golden Apple Gala in Ocala on Jan. 31.