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Marion County Animal Services recruiting employees to staff new animal services center
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Animal Services (MCAS) has exciting news for North Central Florida animal lovers! The shelter has announced some plans for a new animal services center, signaling growth and expansion in their efforts to serve the community. This expansion brings opportunities to join the dedicated MCAS team.
'Overwhelmed, blessed, thankful': Disabled Ocala veteran gets a new roof for free
The sign in front of Derek Ingram's front door reads: "GIVING BACK to Those Who Served." A U.S. Army veteran who joined the service in 1974 and served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Ingram moved to Spruce Creek South from Maryland 2 1/2-years ago. ...
Another Q&A with District 1 candidates for Marion County School Board
The two candidates vying to represent District 1 on the Marion County School Board are both experienced at the role, and it’s up to the voters to decide in August which to choose. Allison Campbell is running for reelection for her current seat on the school board, while former...
City announces date of next Light Up holiday event in downtown Ocala
City officials have announced the date of the 40th annual Light Up event, which will bring over 100 vendors, food trucks, and a spectacle of lights to downtown Ocala. Light Up Ocala will return to downtown on Saturday, November 23, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Founded in 1984, Light Up will celebrate its 40th installment this year.
Read the Ocala Gazette’s award-winning stories
Looking to read the Ocala Gazette’s award-winning stories from 2023? Look no further. On Friday, the Gazette received eight 1st place awards at the Florida Press Association Weekly Newspaper Contest. These awards represent the hard work done by our devoted staff to keep our community informed with accuracy, timeliness,...
Free backpacks, school supplies at back-to-school events throughout Marion this weekend
There are several back-to-school events planned for this weekend across Marion County, with most featuring free backpacks and school supplies, among other community resources and giveaways. Marion County students are invited to receive free backpacks filled with supplies this weekend during several community events this weekend. The Mary Sue Rich...
New food truck park seeking permit for south Ocala space
An investment group is seeking a special use permit to build out a food truck park on a parcel in south Ocala that will have space to accommodate 45 food trucks, 150 parking spaces, and picnic tables. The request will be presented to the Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission...
Marion County teacher honored as one on the five finalists for ‘Teacher of the Year’
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A teacher from Marion County may not have won the title of Florida’s teacher of the year, but she was honored for being a “Fab Five finalist” this evening. The gala was hosted in Orlando, with the ‘teachers of the year’ from every...
Free showing of Space Jam at Ocala rec center this weekend
The city of Ocala is inviting the community to enjoy a free screening of Space Jam: A New Legacy this week as part of its After Dark in the Park Movie Series. The movie will be screened on Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m. at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, located at 1821 NW 21st Ave.
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Join the audience for these North Central Florida events
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – There is no shortage of things to do around North Central Florida this weekend. You can start your weekend with a candlelit string quarter date night on Friday and spend Saturday morning enjoying a family day with a free movie. Or, kick off your weekend with a rockin’ concert at the Orange Blossom Opry and end it celebrating 80 years of the iconic Smokey Bear.
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