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Jobs
3 years ago
City of Ocala offering a $1,000 bonus to help recruit lifeguards to work this summer

Starting pay for the position is $19/hour. See the requirements you have to meet to qualify for the position and to receive the bonus in our story.

Jobs
3 years ago
Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in Florida

Medical Technology Schools found the health care positions adding the most jobs in Florida from 2020 to 2030 using Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Community
3 years ago
1200 saddled up for Ocala Metro CEP’s annual lunch which celebrated the area’s economic growth

This year’s theme: the “Winners Circle” celebrated the partnerships in the community and what it takes to be the Horse Capital of the World®.

Jobs
3 years ago
Metros in Florida that are best for nurses

Vivian Health found the metros in Florida that pay nurses the highest wages, using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Equine
3 years ago
New report indicates equine industry contributes $4.3 billion economic impact in Marion County, significant growth since last study in 2018

The report released by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association says Marion County maintains its trademarked title as the Horse Capital of the World® with 75,000 horses and ponies, more than any other single county or parrish in the United States.

Community
3 years ago
Ocala beverage distributor shares secret to recruiting and retaining employees in competitive economy

Team Cone has grown significantly since its founding in 1985 and attributes its success in large part to its employees.

Community
3 years ago
Gainesville Regional Airport breaks ground on new parking garage

It should be a lot easier to find a parking space at Gainesville Regional Airport in the future. A new parking garage will have 418 spots.

Jobs
3 years ago
Job fair coming to Marion County for those interested in being truck drivers

The job fair will be held on Thursday, Feb. 29, from 5-7 p.m. at Marion Technical College.

Community
3 years ago
Clam farmers to learn about Hurricane Idalia disaster assistance

Meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 7 and Tuesday, Feb. 13, will provide clam farmers with information about the disaster assistance available to them.

Education
3 years ago
College of Central Florida receives nearly $5 million to create a center for advanced manufacturing

CF says the huge state grant will be used to build a new state-of-the-art facility on the Ocala campus and revolutionize its technology and engineering education programs.