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6 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Name chosen for Ocala Park Estates neighborhood park
The park in the Ocala Park Estates neighborhood has been officially named the Ocala Park Estates Community Park after the name had been used as a placeholder until the community suggested options. The Parks & Recreation Department held a community naming competition for the park and accepted suggestions from the...
Ocala native crowned Miss Florida 2024
LAKELAND, FL (352today.com) – Florida will be represented by a young woman from the 352 in the upcoming Miss America competition. Ocala native Casana Fink was crowned Miss Florida on Saturday night and will go on to represent the Sunshine State in the 2025 Miss America competition. Fink competed...
Dueling waste management companies compete for trash pickup in Dunnellon
Dunnellon city officials are expected to vote on whether to continue the city's relationship with its existing waste management company or seek an alternative. At a Monday city council workshop, representatives from Waste Management and Waste Pro separately made their pitch to Mayor Walter Green and City Commissioners Rex Lehmann, Tim Inskeep and Valerie Hanchar on why their company should be selected.
Free back-to-school vaccinations in Marion County every week leading up to new school year
Marion County health officials are providing free vaccinations for students every week leading up to the first day of classes on August 12. The Florida Department of Health in Marion County will bring its mobile unit to different locations beginning with the Marion Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center (294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala) on Wednesday, July 3.
Marion County launches new video series in hopes of attracting more visitors
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Marion County hopes a new video series will attract more visitors to the area. The Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau (OMCVCB) is rolling out a series of videos on YouTube called the Marion Insider’s Guide. The videos will highlight the “hidden gems”...
Fun things to do this weekend and in the coming weeks in Ocala
Summer Nights Lecture Series at the Fort King National Historic Landmark. This series will be held at the landmark, 3925 E. Fort King St., Ocala. "Each week, different topics will be presented by professionals in the natural and historical resource fields," organizers say. The first lecture will be 6-8 p.m....
Former police lieutenant running for District 27 Florida House seat
Former police Lt. Beckie Sirolli will face two opponents in the Republican primary election in August in an attempt to win the District 27 seat of the Florida House of Representatives. Sirolli describes herself as a Conservative Christian and grassroots Republican putting “America First.”. She is opposed by Richard...
New boutique features several ‘shoppes’ in east Ocala
A new boutique has opened in east Ocala, featuring products from local entrepreneurs who are making the transition from pop-ups and online sales to a brick-and-mortar store. On June 8, The Shoppes On 12th celebrated the grand opening of its location at 23 NE 12th Terrace. The boutique describes itself as a “small business collective” that aims to boost the success of small businesses in the Ocala area.
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