As Marion County commissioners review the proposed 2026-2027 budget, outside agencies that receive grants to provide services ...

In a small building on the campus of The Arc of Marion on Baseline Road in Ocala, there are days when the “magic” just ...

On July 17, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County celebrated the accomplishments of local 4-H youth during its annual 4-H Awards ...

Earlier this year, the Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County announced its inaugural Ready for Success initiative. On ...

Editor’s Note: This story was updated at 3:34 p.m. to include the Chamber of Economic Partnership (CEP) response to our inquiry. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners voted today (July 21) ...

During recent budget workshops, local officials grappled with how sweeping state property tax legislation could impact Marion ...

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated, Greater Gainesville, FL Chapter has launched its nonpartisan 2026 ...

The Marion County School Board this week voted 4-1 to award the construction management contract for the Belleview Elementary School Replacement project to Ausley Construction Co., LLC, following a ...

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As Marion County grapples with explosive population growth, Sheriff Billy Woods presented his proposed budget to the Board of County Commissioners during a July 15 workshop, highlighting a pressing ...