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1 year ago
The Four Chaplains: Honoring their ultimate sacrifice on the USAT Dorchester

A tribute to the heroic chaplains who gave their lives to save others during World War II.

Education
1 year ago
Dr. Diane Gullett competes for National Superintendent of the Year in Magnet Schools of America contest

Marion County Public Schools faces Seminole County in the first round of the national competition, with voting open through Feb. 13.

Education
1 year ago
Four Marion County schools earn national Magnet School of Distinction honors

Belleview High, Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary, Dunnellon High, and Howard Middle recognized for academic excellence and specialized programs.

Education
1 year ago
Over 200 families explore free preschool options at Truckin’ It to Preschool event in Marion County

The inaugural event connected parents with Volunteer Pre-Kindergarten programs while offering fun activities for children, including emergency vehicle exhibits and developmental screenings.

Education
1 year ago
Marion County schools to participate in statewide tornado drill

Florida schools will take part in a statewide tornado drill on Feb. 5 at 10 a.m., led by the National Weather Service to enhance severe weather preparedness.

Sarah Jacobs, a ninth and tenth-grade English teacher at West Port High School, was selected as the Marion County Teacher of the Year at the 35th Annual Golden Apple Gala at the Reilly Center for the Arts on Feb. 1, 2025.
Education
1 year ago
Golden Apple Gala 2025: Marion County honors top educators at prestigious event

The 35th Annual Golden Apple Gala honored Marion County’s most dedicated educators, naming Sarah Jacobs as the 2025 Teacher of the Year and celebrating the outstanding contributions of teachers who shape students’ futures.

Parents and families in Marion County have until Feb. 9, 2025, to complete the Marion County Public Schools Title One Survey, which gathers feedback on school communication, academics, and engagement. The survey, available in English and Spanish, can be accessed online or via paper copies at local schools.
Education
1 year ago
Marion County Public Schools seeks parent and family feedback in annual Title One survey

Parents and families can share their input on school communication, academics, and engagement through the MCPS Title One Survey, open until February 9, 2025.

Education
1 year ago
Kristi Gibbs honored with “Thank a Teacher” award by HCA Florida Healthcare and PEFMC

Second-grade teacher Kristi Gibbs recognized for outstanding dedication and impact at Madison Street Academy through HCA Florida Healthcare’s “Thank a Teacher” program.

College of Central Florida President Jim Henningson speaks to attendees at the grand opening of the AdventHealth Center for Nursing, highlighting the facility’s impact on healthcare education and workforce development.
Education
1 year ago
AdventHealth Center for Nursing opens at College of Central Florida, expanding healthcare education

Ocala officials celebrate the grand opening of a $20 million, state-of-the-art nursing facility designed to train over 300 students and strengthen the local healthcare workforce.

Education
1 year ago
Big Springs STEM Fair 2025: Young innovators showcase groundbreaking research in Ocala

The annual Big Springs STEM Fair features 177 students from Marion and Sumter counties competing in 13 categories, with top projects advancing to prestigious state and international science competitions.

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