Salvation Army suspends public meal distribution at downtown Ocala site
The Salvation Army has indefinitely suspended daily meal distribution at its site in downtown Ocala.
City settles lawsuits from police officer car accidents for $316,000
The city of Ocala is settling separate lawsuits stemming from car accidents caused by Ocala Police Department officers in 2021 for $316,000.
New critical care ambulance debuts for Marion County Fire Rescue
Marion County Fire Rescue has welcomed a new critical care ambulance to its fleet.
Ocala has the fastest-growing Hispanic population in the United States
Ocala has the fastest-growing Hispanic population among metropolitan areas in the United States with over 10,000 Hispanic residents.
City may settle $316,000 in lawsuits from auto accidents caused by Ocala police officers
City officials will consider spending $316,000 to settle two separate lawsuits stemming from accidents caused by Ocala Police Department officers.
Marion County on pace to make more money from tourism tax than in record-setting 2023
Marion County is earning slightly more money from its tourism development tax this year than it did during the last fiscal year, when it generated nearly $5.37 million from the visitors' tax.
Homelessness decreasing, available beds increasing in Marion County
The Ocala Office of Homelessness Prevention says the homeless population has decreased and the number of available beds has increased in Marion County from last year, with the most recent count showing approximately 378 homeless individuals and 870 beds in the area.
Mayor awards second ‘Citizen of the Month’ to local bank president
The Mayor of Ocala awarded his second "Citizen of the Month" award to a local bank president who has made it her mission to help others from behind the scenes.
City officials may allocate $150,000 more for painting services across Ocala
The Ocala City Council will decide whether or not to spend an additional $150,000 on city-wide painting services that were originally contracted last year for $30,000.
The Outrageous Mishandling of Road Paving in Lake Weir Gardens
"Residents of Lake Weir Gardens have found themselves at the center of a debacle that epitomizes bureaucratic negligence and community disregard. Despite a binding contract stipulating that Marion County would maintain the neighborhood's roads, the county has taken the audacious step of imposing a heavy assessment on these residents. This burden, unfairly placed on the shoulders of the community, demands immediate attention and redress".- A
City officials to consider rezoning of 1.2-acre site for multi-family development
The owner of a 1.2-acre lot in northwest Ocala is seeking the city's approval to rezone the property in order to make a new, multi-family development.
Dog park in southeast Ocala getting makeover
A dog park in southeast Ocala will close this week for repairs and improvements, including new play equipment.
Ocala country singer headlining city’s patriotic drone show
A popular country singer in Ocala will headline the city's first "Patriotic Skies" event this July 4, which will feature a drone show by a company that just made it to the next roundof "America's Got Talent" on NBC.
500K gallons of public reuse water spills in Ocala
The City of Ocala Water Resources Department experienced a spill of approximately 500,000 gallons of public access reuse water on Thursday, which has been contained.
Council discusses parking problems in downtown Ocala before opening up dozens of reserved spaces to public
"There is a problem downtown and nobody seems to realize it. And I'm not talking about one spot, I'm talking about all the retailers down there are starting to have an issue with people not being able to park." - Ocala City Council members discussed downtown parking options during their meeting on Tuesday.
Ocala business owner pleads with city to clean up homeless problems in downtown
The owner of a business next to the Salvation Army in downtown Ocala says homeless individuals are regularly getting into fights, leaving their litter and used hypodermic needles on the ground, defecating on the sidewalks, and having sexual relations in retention ponds after visiting the nonprofit organization for food.
City looking to purchase electric buses and vans, build electric infrastructure with federal grant
The city of Ocala is hosting a public hearing to review and receive comments on a proposed $16 million grant from the Federal Transportation Administration to purchase electric buses and vans, and to construct an electric vehicle maintenance facility.
City looking to increase downtown Ocala parking spaces, revenue with new meters
City officials are looking to appropriate funds for three new parking meter pay stations and 46 new paid public parking spaces in downtown Ocala.
Rezoning of 1.2-acre plot for multi-family development coming before Ocala officials
A request to rezone a 1.2-acre property in northwest Ocala for the purposes of building a multi-family development will have its first reading during Tuesday's meeting of the Ocala City Council.
City cutting ribbon on new park in northwest Ocala
City officials are inviting the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of a new park in northwest Ocala.
New campground opens next to Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
A new campground next to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion has officially opened.
Mayor awards first ‘Citizen of the Month’ award to former WNBA player helping county’s ‘most vulnerable’
Ocala's mayor doled out his first "Citizen of the Month" award to a former professional basketball player who founded a nonprofit that helps children in foster care.
City sells 115-acre property at Ocala International Airport for $12 million
Ocala City Council members approved the sale of a 115-acre property at the Ocala International Airport for just over $12 million, going against the Airport Advisory Board's recommendation to deny the sale and lease the land.
Ocala’s drinking water earns ‘best tasting’ award at regional competition
The City of Ocala was awarded the best-tasting drinking water at a regional competition that took place earlier this week in Marion County.
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