New challenger
Brigitte Smith joins Marion County School Board District 4 race.
Florida Youth ChalleNGe Academy is closing
Families plead with governor to save program for at-risk youth, including some from Ocala/Marion County.
Leaving a legacy
Lourdes “Lori” Manresa is retiring from Hillcrest School with, among other accolades, the first ever “Triple Crown” for Marion County Public Schools.
IHMC Ocala evening lecture set for May 21
Dr. Theresa Currier Thomas will discuss ‘the invisible aftermath of concussion.’
Controlling change order costs
School board keeps $25,000 cap on how much superintendent can approve for construction changes.
After 9,000 years, rice has reached its thermal limit
A new study combines data from multiple scientific disciplines to predict the possible future for rice — or lack thereof — in a rapidly warming world.
History maker
Belleview High junior scores big win with innovative science fair project.
Honoring academic, extracurricular excellence
Rotary Club awards scholarships to ‘six outstanding high school seniors.’
‘Lifelong learning matters’
Master the Possibilities continues its springtime lineup of special programming.
COMMUNITY NEWS
‘Flying ICU’ launch, grant to MSS, first novel, Cambridge Learner Awards
JROTC in action
Local cadets participate in Bataan Death March Remembrance event in Ocala.
Physician and professor to lecture in Ocala
Dr. Bradlee Heckmann will speak about mitochondria at IHMC on April 9.
Springtime equals bear movement
FWC issues tips to help people be BearWise and avoid conflicts.
Citizen scientists
A new study shows contributions from highly and casually active participants can be equally valuable.
Master the Possibilities showcases visiting speakers
From the making of a president to untold stories of Native Americans, these events offer insights, rare documents and expert perspectives.
