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Marion County, Florida · Marion CountyThree Ocala men were recently arrested for their alleged involvement in a vehicle burglary spree in Marion County that included over three dozen vehicles and spanned nearly two months. Read more: Ocala trio accused of over 40 vehicle burglaries in Marion CountySee the Story
Ocala trio accused of over 40 vehicle burglaries in Marion County
Ocala · OcalaLake Weir High School’s construction program is expanding thanks to a partnership between Marion County Public Schools and the Academy of Construction Technologies.
The partnership will allow for Lake Weir High students to complete a pre-apprenticeship program to work with construction experts on real projects.
The school district’s application for Lake Weir to participate in the partnership was recently approved, and negotiationsSee the Story
Lake Weir High to expand construction program with pre-apprenticeship options - Ocala Gazette
Ocala · OcalaAmerican redstart
The hardwood forests of Marion County are full of colorful creatures, especially during the spring and fall migration. Twice a year the black and flame-colored American redstarts pass through, moving frenetically among the trees. Adult males are black and orange, females and juveniles are dark gray and yellow-orange. This one was spotted on the Swamp Trail at Silver SpringsSee the Story
Bird of the week 2024 | American redstart - Ocala Gazette
Infrastructure · Ocala"To all the letter writers complaining about traffic, infrastructure, and development: You may feel better after submitting your thoughts, but it's unlikely your complaint will be read by anyone who actually votes on a development agreement" - An Ocklawaha resident says those who want to share their thoughts should do so at city and county meetings. Read more: Pay attention to Ocala and Marion County government if you want to be heardSee the Story
Pay attention to Ocala and Marion County government if you want to be heard
Ocala · OcalaA public hearing on April 22 for rezoning of a parcel near the entrance to On Top of the World had several unusual aspects, starting with a prayer from Marion County Commission Chair Michelle Stone that asked for wisdom, patience and acceptance of the outcome even if “we do not agree.”
Stone’s prayer previewed the 4-1 vote by the commission to approveSee the Story