“Orbits and Ice Ages: The History of Climate”
Professor of astronomy and planetary sciences to lecture at IHMC in Ocala on April 10.
Ocala civil rights advocate honored with road naming
Honorary Whitfield Jenkins Road is a portion of Northwest 24th Road, near Northwest 18th Street.
Black bears visit Ocala neighborhood
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding virtual meetings on April 2, 3 and 5 to collect feedback on proposals for regulated black bear hunting.
Meet some of Marion County’s pioneering families
A free historical presentation on March 24 at the Reddick Public Library will provide information about people who settled in the area generations ago.
SB 1118: A builder’s perspective
David Tillman, president of the Marion County Building Industry Association and a longtime professional engineer, says the bill will have little impact in the county .
Hope-Hope-Hope
The leaders of Project Hope are putting their faith in the nonprofit’s new Hope Chest Thrift Store, run by Hope Laird.
Big “Spring Fling” yard sale is March 29
Proceeds from the Grace Episcopal Church Women event will benefit local woman and children.
Live Oak International
The event was completed in spite of extreme weather challenges.
Food outreach helps meet needs
Clients say this church’s drive-through program gives them something to eat, which sometimes allows them to pay other bills.
Operation Appreciation
Cadets from six area high school programs gathered recently at Ocala’s veterans park for the first-ever JROTC Challenge.
Ocala Housing Authority holds meetings
Uneasy public housing residents are concerned about possible government funding cutbacks.
Jax Road LLC proposed PUD meets neighborhood opposition
Area residents plan to address the MCBOCC with concerns about density and housing quality.
Local bipartisan opposition forms against FL Sen. McClain’s SB1118
The crux of the opposition is maintaining “home rule” and a desire to preserve Marion’s farmland.
Big fun at The Big Cheese
The inaugural fundraising event benefitted the Arnette House.
