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MCPS, Marion County Public Schools adds two more schools to their evening food program, making 39 schools participating
Education
8 months ago
Marion County Public Schools Expand Afterschool Meals Program to 39 Sites

Marion County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Department is adding two more campuses to its Afterschool Meals Program this year, bringing the total to 39 locations serving free, nutritious meals to students in Marion Afterschool Programs.

Education
8 months ago
Alachua County Public Schools launches new tools to keep families, schools connected

Alachua County Public Schools is introducing new and improved communication tools designed to make it easier for families, staff, and the community to stay informed and connected.

MCPS sign with motivational message on grassy roadside in Ocala under partly cloudy skies.
Education
8 months ago
Marion County School Board discusses changing kindergarten start date from Sept. 1

The Marion County Public School board discussed the possibility of a change in the state statute that could change the language for starting kindergarten in the future.

Local
8 months ago
First day of school brings smiles to South Ocala Elementary | PHOTOS

South Ocala Elementary School welcomed students back for the first day of the 2025–26 school year with bright smiles, new backpacks, and an unmistakable sense of excitement.

Man experiencing homelessness sitting on sidewalk receiving money from passerby.
Local
8 months ago
Marion County leaders push for broader homelessness definition to capture hidden cases

Advocates say school-based McKinney-Vento data offers a more accurate picture than HUD’s Point-in-Time count.

MCPS Starts August 11th
Education
8 months ago
What parents need to know before school starts-August 11 in Marion County

Marion County students head back to school on Monday, August 11, and parents are gearing up for a smooth start. From orientation schedules and bell times to transportation info and afterschool care, here’s everything families need to know for the first day of school in Ocala.

Education
8 months ago
Schools to start adhering to House Bill 1105 banning cell phone use in schools in late August 

Marion County and Alachua County public schools begin adjusting phone policies to adhere to House Bill 1105 banning phones in elementary and middle schools while limiting high school use.

Features
8 months ago
Ocala teen inspired to pursue law and sign language after life-changing encounter

Florida Cyber Charter Academy student Scarlett Phillips plans to advocate for the deaf community through a legal career sparked by a meaningful moment of connection.

Education
8 months ago
Florida author Eliot Kleinberg to explore World War II’s surprising impact on the Sunshine State

The “Weird Florida” writer headlines CF’s Stearns Speaker Series with a deep dive into how the war reshaped Florida’s history.

To the left in the background, bookcases with books and other items, along the far wall items on bookcases, tiny chairs and desks, an American flag by the window, a couple in the middle of the room standing on a carpeted floor. to the right in the foreground, tiny desks and chairs.
Education
8 months ago
Belleview Montessori School to open Aug. 2, offering hands-on learning for ages 2–5

Husband-and-wife team brings decades of Montessori experience to Belleview with a focus on early education, child-led discovery, and strong academic foundations.

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