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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...
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...
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.
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....
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”...
Official in The Villages hails amenity fee cap discussion as ‘good news’
A possible cap on amenity fees will remain on the agenda for a governing board in The Villages. The Amenity Authority Committee has agreed to keep a possible amenity fee cap on its agenda as a recurring discussion item. Longtime AAC member Don Deakin has hailed this as “good news.”...
Neighbors should have shown more compassion for grandchildren problem
The Villages has a regulation regarding children living here. This is good for the comfort and serenity of the residents. However, I do not think any of us would deny grandchildren in peril a place to reside safely. What The Villages fails to recognize are that state laws supersede any HOA laws when it comes to child safety. As a neighbor I would have hoped you would go over and find out what the situation is before condemning them. I just hope none of you find yourself in the position as I am certain you would expect understanding and compassion for your situation.
Ocala prayer vigil organized by city deemed unconstitutional after decade of litigation
The city of Ocala has lost a lawsuit to atheists after a prayer vigil held in light of a shooting spree that injured several children in 2014 was deemed an “unconstitutional government endorsement of religion.”. Last week, United States District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan issued a 50-page decision in...
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...
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