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First-ever appointed superintendent of Marion public schools starting this fall
Marion County – Members of the Marion County School Board unanimously chose Dr. Diane Gullett to be its first-ever appointed superintendent starting this fall. Gullett serves as deputy superintendent...
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Marion County Public School updates and actions for COVID-19
Below is the Marion County Public School updates and actions related to COVID-19: · “Parking Lot Wi-Fi” is now available at three schools and coming to seven more. North Marion High, North Marion...
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Florida schools will remain closed the remainder of the school year
Governor Ron DeSantis announce Saturday that Florida schools will remain closed and continue distance learning for the remainder of the school year. The announcement came after school Union reps urged...
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Tornadoes touch down across Florida, cause damage
Video courtesy of Seth with Florida Cleaning & Restoration Group [Last updated on April 20, 2020, at 2:55 p.m.] The National Weather Service has confirmed several small storm cells touched down...
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Marion County Public Schools’ update for 4-20-2020
Marion County – Marion County Public Schools’ update for April 20, 2020, includes the following actions taken related to COVID-19: · Per the governor’s order, distance learning continues through June...
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Drunk driver arrested after being released from hospital
Two troopers were injured Monday, April 6, after their cruiser, a 2014 Dodge charger, was struck while doing traffic control on I-75. A marked Florida Highway Patrol unit was parked on the paved median...
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Belleview business heavily damaged by fire
[Submitted video] Belleview, Florida — TSL Commercial Landscaping, located 10521 US-27, Belleview, suffered significant damage Monday following a fire. According to Marion County Fire Rescue, at...
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Ocala Fire Rescue paramedics staffing COVID-19 testing site
Ocala Fire Rescue paramedics will be staffing a temporary COVID-19 testing site at the Hampton Center, located at 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd. Testing will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8...
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Important Marion County school updates for April 22
Marion County – Marion County Public Schools’ update for April 22, 2020, includes the following actions taken related to COVID-19: · Per the governor’s order, distance learning continues through June...
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City of Ocala electric customers will see a little savings
The City of Ocala electric customers will notice some financial relief beginning in May. On Tuesday, April 21, Ocala City Council members approved a reduction to the power cost adjustment (PCA) rate...
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Marion County, April 23, COVID-19 update, 145 cases, including 7-year-old
OCALA, Fla.—Marion County is reporting 145 COVID-19 cases as of 6 p.m. April 23, 2020. The most recent individuals confirmed to have the virus are: 35-year-old male from Ocala 7-year-old male from...
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Marion County COVID-19 update for April 28
OCALA, Fla.—Marion County is reporting 160 COVID-19 cases as of 11 a.m., April 28. The most recent individuals confirmed to have the virus are: 55-year-old male from Summerfield 23-year-old female...
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Pedestrian hit by train near NW 4th Ave
Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck by a train at 500 NW 4th Ave. Monday at approximately 4:43 p.m. According to a press release, OFR Engines 1 and 3, Rescue 1,...
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Truck reported stolen, later found torched
The Marion County Sheriffs Office is investigating after the charred remains of a 2019 F-250 pickup truck were found in the Florida Highlands. The owner of American Sites & Utilities, Inc. said the...
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Update on the Marion County WIC program
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County WIC program continues to welcome families during COVID-19. In order to limit exposure and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, some Marion County WIC...
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Marion County school updates, graduation, summer school & more
Marion County Public Schools’ update and actions taken related to the COVID-19 are as follows: · Class of 2020 cap and gown deliveries start Monday and continue through May 15. A “drive-thru” format...
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Marion County COVID-19 updates, 1-year-old tests positive
Marion County is reporting 175 COVID-19 cases as of 11 a.m. today. The most recent individuals confirmed to have the virus are: 1-year-old male from Ocala 30-year-old female from Summerfield...
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Marion County burn ban rescinded
The Marion County Interagency Wildland Task Force has rescinded the countywide voluntary burn ban due to the county receiving an adequate amount of rainfall since the ban was enacted on March 26....
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Police discover bag full of cash and drugs, searching for owner
Police officers with the Ocala Police Department discovered a bag that contains $36,040 in cash and over 200 grams of Fentanyl. Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team (UDEST) agents are searching for the...
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Marion County officials want to expand phase 1 beyond Governor’s guidelines
Marion County Commissioner Kathy Bryant said she is urging Gov. DeSantis to let Marion County officials make their own decisions when it comes to Phase 1 reopening of businesses. “Marion County is home...
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