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United Way of Marion County hosts the Annual Giving Campaign Kickoff
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - United Way of Marion County highlighting those who have assisted with yet another successful year under their belt. At the annual meeting, groups with the city of Ocala, Belleview employees, and others were thanked for their hard work and proceeds to the organization. United Way Chairman...
Marion County will get new circuit judge
Marion County resident, Barbara Kissner Kwatkosky defeated Ben Boylston for Group 20 Circuit Judge seat 105,690 votes to 97,737. Her term will begin Jan. 1 upon the retirement of Judge Gary Sanders at the end of the year. The judicial race was nonpartisan and all voters in the 5th judicial circuit had the choice on […]
‘Thank a Teacher’ program highlights Marion County educators
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A Marion County nonprofit is rewarding teachers for their work in the classroom through a new program. Leaders with the Public Education Foundation of Marion County (PEFMC), HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital are partnering for the Thank a Teacher program. Students,...
College at Southeastern Launches Women’s Prison Program in Florida
On August 21, in the largest women’s prison in the state of Florida, the only Florida prison with inmates on death row, 20 new students of The College at Southeastern gathered for their first fall convocation. Following convocation, this coming Monday will mark both the beginning of classes and the launch of Southeastern’s third Field Minister Program, established at Lowell Correctional Institute in Marion County, FL.
Ocala man accused of having sex with 15-year-old girl he met on Facebook
A 27-year-old Ocala man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly had sex and smoked marijuana with a 15-year-old girl he met on Facebook. On Sunday, July 28, a woman contacted the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and reported that her 15-year-old granddaughter was missing. The woman advised that her granddaughter had left the residence several times during the month, and that she had “pieced together” that her granddaughter was in a relationship with a man who was later identified as 27-year-old Jeremy Philip Schinse, according to the arrest report.
New 300-unit luxury apartment complex sprouting up in northwest Ocala
A new, 300-unit luxury apartment complex that was approved by commissioners just over two years ago has taken shape in northwest Ocala. Spires 27 is currently under construction at 5353 US Hwy 27, adjacent to the Ocala Preserve community. Approved by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners in August...
Ocala woman accused of voting twice in 2020 elections enters into pre-trial intervention program
A 68-year-old Ocala woman accused of voting twice in the 2020 primary and general elections has agreed to take part in a 180-day pre-trial intervention program, which could lead to the dismissal of charges against her. Earlier this month, on August 5, Donna Prentes Brady entered into a pre-trial intervention...
Voters in Ocala elected the same people who have overdeveloped our county
Voters in Ocala had the opportunity to send a message to our county officials. They elected the same people who have constantly overdeveloped our county without letting our schools or infrastructure keep up with growth. Voters could have made a different choice but remained party loyalists without crossing over. We...
New housing, commercial development seeking approval from Marion County leaders
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - As more people move to North Central Florida, Marion County leaders are considering another new housing development. County commissioners are deciding whether or not to approve a nearly nine-acre project near On Top of the World during their meeting Tuesday. The site is located between SW...
Woods wins reelection for Marion County Sheriff
Billy Woods has been reelected as sheriff after defeating Republican opponent Milton Busby in the 2024 primary election. Woods received 44,763 votes, while Busby received 14,620. Woods was first elected in 2016, then reelected in 2020. He ran unopposed in the 2020 election. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration and business management […]
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