Marion County officials say they reached a ‘record revenue of $5.3 million’ paid by tourists in taxes.

CF Says the funds will be used to increase awareness about cybersecurity careers, provide students with new equipment, internship opportunities, and more.
Florida has the highest percentage of the population that has started a business with 13,238 small businesses per 100,000 residents.

The Ocala Metro CEP and the City of Ocala revealed some developments and jobs anticipated this fiscal year and through 2035.

The College of Central Florida has partnered with Marion County Public Schools to expand the dual enrollment program to include Associate in Science degree pathways for workforce-ready students.

The Oct. 23 to Oct. 27 Streamline FHP event puts nearly all necessary steps of the FHP hiring process in one place to prepare future troopers for the Basic Recruit Class in January.
The free, training will support jobs in renewable energy, transportation, and broadband infrastructure sectors. Registration is open now.

If a shutdown arrives, millions of federal employees will be furloughed and many others — including those working in the military and the Transportation Security Administration — will be forced to work without pay until it ends.

MTC says the state-funded $5.57 million facility will feature classroom and work space for automotive, diesel and aviation mechanic programs to keep key workers in the community.

CF expects construction to be complete in time for classes to begin in January 2025.