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Wear Gloves is expanding its Dignity House outreach
Dignity House, an emergency intake center for unsheltered people, which was opened in March by the founders of the local nonprofit Wear Gloves, is expanding from a three-bedroom house into a 13,000-square-foot building in southwest Ocala. The expanded Dignity House will intake persons who were living unsheltered for a 30-day emergency stay. Plans include offering […]
New Food Truck Schedule at Oak Grove Begins August 27
August 26, 2024 – Starting Tuesday, Aug. 27, food trucks will be at the Oak Grove on the Northwest Campus. Everyone is welcome to stop by from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday. The full schedule is available at sfcollege.edu/finance/auxiliary-services/food-trucks.html.
Friday Night Frenzy Recap Week 1: Florida Gators Recruiting
It’s that time of the year again where the Friday Night Lights are bright and prospects across the country are trying to shine on the field to impress college coaches and win a state championship ring before heading to college. Like the past years, Gator Country is going to...
Florida-Miami: An old rivalry renewed, with massive implications for 2 proud programs
GAINESVILLE — Florida and Miami will meet for the 57th time Saturday in Gainesville, the first meeting since 2019, when the Gators nipped the Hurricanes 24-20 in a Week 0 game in Orlando. While the Gators and Hurricanes haven’t met annually since 1987, the absence of a yearly rivalry...
Sherry Houston Selected as Santa Fe College Vice President for Advancement and Chief Philanthropy Officer
August 26, 2024 – Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie II has named Ms. Sherry Houston as the college’s next Vice President for Advancement and Chief Philanthropy Officer. Ms. Houston comes to Santa Fe having served more than 16 years in high-level, executive Advancement positions, including, most recently,...
Extortion suspect runs from Marion County deputies in Walmart produce aisle
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A man accused of extorting a woman tried to escape Marion County deputies when confronted at a Walmart store. On Friday, a woman reported that Joshua Comer, 35, sent her text messages demanding money. When she refused, he threatened to share nude photos of her online. He then sent a sexually explicit video to two of her friends via Facebook Messenger.
Dunnellon’s LJ Woods’ athletic versatility makes him a tiger on the field
DUNNELLON, FL (352today.com) – LJ Woods seems to be genetically predisposed toward athletics. His father, Regas, is a two-time member of the U.S. Paralympic team, and he has a number of family members who have succeeded in various athletic disciplines. So, it was easy to draw the conclusion that...
Construction of $130 million high school in south Ocala to begin this fall
With site clearing for a new high school in south Ocala tentatively scheduled to begin this fall, a construction management firm contracted by the Marion County School Board for $5.575 million earlier this month has issued an invitation to subcontractors to begin bidding on various portions of the $130 million project.
Ocala International receives FAA grant to pay for design of terminal rehabilitation
The Ocala International Airport is planning to rehabilitate the area surrounding the airport’s terminal, thanks to a grant that will provide funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. Jim Taylor Field’s terminal will be getting much-needed improvements, with the rehabilitation of the apron surrounding the structure. The terminal apron is the area of the airport where […]
Ocala parent starts petition to abolish homework, standardized tests at Marion County schools
As a concerned parent and community member, I believe it’s time we rethink the current educational practices in Marion County schools, particularly regarding traditional homework and the heavy focus on standardized test preparation. Excessive homework is causing unnecessary stress for our children and taking away valuable time that could...
Florida gas prices remain low ahead of holiday weekend
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – As Floridians prepare to hit the road for Labor Day, Florida gas prices during the holiday weekend are expected to be the lowest they’ve been in three years. In 2023, Florida drivers paid $3.68 per gallon on Labor Day. In 2022 it was $3.52 and in 2021 it was $3.02. […]
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