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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...
'Overwhelmed, blessed, thankful': Disabled Ocala veteran gets a new roof for free
The sign in front of Derek Ingram's front door reads: "GIVING BACK to Those Who Served." A U.S. Army veteran who joined the service in 1974 and served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Ingram moved to Spruce Creek South from Maryland 2 1/2-years ago. ...
Read the Ocala Gazette’s award-winning stories
Looking to read the Ocala Gazette’s award-winning stories from 2023? Look no further. On Friday, the Gazette received eight 1st place awards at the Florida Press Association Weekly Newspaper Contest. These awards represent the hard work done by our devoted staff to keep our community informed with accuracy, timeliness,...
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.
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...
Villagers contend warm pool temperatures feeling like ‘hot tub’
Tony Cardinale of the Village of Lake Denham likes to take a dip in the pool at the Dabney Recreation Center. But it’s gotten to be downright unpleasant. “Many days with the heat index, the temperature outside is over 100 degrees. A visit to the pool to cool off is always met with tepid warm pool water,” he said. “The pools should be refreshing and cool to enter and they are not.”
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...
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...
Heritage Trail to open in August
The new Heritage Trail in West Ocala will open at last with a ribbon cutting taking place on Aug. 5 after years in the making. The West Silver Springs Heritage Trail Park, or Heritage Trail, is part of the West Ocala CRA project. The trail features art installations of prominent historical West Ocala Citizens, by artist Charles Eady.
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