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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.
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...
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...
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 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...
Voters hear from candidates as primary approaches
It was standing room only Thursday evening during a political forum that involved 17 candidates pleading their cases in person, one hopeful addressing the crowd via letter and an incumbent being barred from participating. In keeping with tradition, the General Federation of Women's Clubs Woman’s Club of Palatka, 600 S....
Free school, sports physicals at community health fair in the Shores
An upcoming community health fair at the Silver Springs Shores Recreation Center will offer free school and sports physicals as well as information regarding various health issues. The Florida Department of Health in Marion County will host a community heath fair this Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2...
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