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Education
3 months ago
Marion County’s High School Graduation Rate Continues to Climb

Marion County’s high school graduation numbers are now at a four-year high.

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Entertainment
3 months ago
McIntosh 1890s Festival, a Beloved 352 Annual Tradition, is Discontinued

The Friends of McIntosh announced on Tuesday, Jan. 13 that it would discontinue the McIntosh 1890s Festival after more than 50 years.

Features
3 months ago
UF/IFAS Extension Experts Help Tavares Cemetery Become Accredited Arboretum

Tavares Cemetery is the first in the state to become accredited as an arboretum.

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Education
3 months ago
Marion School Board Presented with FDLRS Update at Work Session

The Marion County Public School Board was provided with an update on the Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources System at their Jan. 8, 2026, meeting.

Community
3 months ago
Marion County Public Schools Expanding Evening Meal Service to Belleview High School

Marion County Public Schools has expanded its Afterschool Meals Program for the third time this school year.

Marion County Public Schools sign with slogan "Helping Every Student Succeed" against a blue sky.
Education
3 months ago
Marion Public Schools Meeting to Feature Diagnostic and Learning Resources System Update

The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System will provide an update on fiscal year 2024-2025 at the Marion County Public Schools administrative briefing and workshop session this Thursday.

Community
3 months ago
Poet with Global Reach, Local Roots to Debut New Book in Ocala Dec. 23

Poet, author and “freedom worker” Dr. Jaiya John, PhD, has family in Ocala, and has chosen the location to debut his new book on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.

Marion County Public Schools sign displaying logo and motto, "Helping Every Student Succeed," against a clear blue sky.
Education
4 months ago
Marion County Public School Board Receives Breakdown on Threat Management Metrics

Assessing student behavior, and the importance of threat management practices, can make a significant different in safety and student support among Marion County public schools.

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Education
4 months ago
Marion County School Board Hears Update on Internal Audit from Outside Consultant

An audit firm presented the Marion County Public School Board with an update in a number of areas including planning, design and construction.

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Education
4 months ago
Marion County School Board Unanimously Approves Purchase of Vehicles

Some much-needed vehicles are now part of the Marion County Public School fleet to make the school district more efficient.