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EDUCATION
The parent of a West Port High School student speaks out
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ivory Blunt says her daughter has been the victim of bullying for a while at the West Port High School and she told school administrators. “My daughter would constantly come home and tell me that one of the girls that target her has been messing with her over time. She put a no contact into place last year.” said Blunt. Blunt says things escalated when a fight broke out earlier this week. She pointed out her daughter in a video of the fight.
High school football: Final scores and updates from Marion County's Week 2 games
Week 2 of high school football around Marion County kicked off with a trio of pivotal home games. Four more teams became road warriors playing games as far as Crystal River. On the 8-man front, Ocala Christian had the momentum of a 52-point week one win driving them towards First Coast Christian. Belleview,...
Anti-vaping video by North Marion High students recognized by district
Students at North Marion High School were recognized by district officials for a new anti-vaping video that stresses the longterm risks associated with the deadly habit. This week, Marion County Public Schools announced the winners of its Fitness and Nutrition in Schools (FANS) Anti-Vaping Contest. The contest asked students to...
Belleview faith-based school celebrates expansion with ribbon cutting
BELLEVIEW, FL (352today.com) – It was nearly 50 years ago that concerned parents came to Bishop James Varnum, sharing with him some of the things their children were experiencing in public schools. Some of those children were members of the congregation at Souls Harbor Pentecostal Church. He knew something...
The 3-Point Stance: The game and player to watch for Week 2 of Ocala high school football
Week 2 presents a new slate of challenges for Marion County high school football teams. Seven of the eight Ocala-area programs take the field across the state. The lights will be bright as North Marion, Vanguard, Trinity Catholic and Belleview host home games. Our spotlight finds a Forest wide receiver poised to keep...
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