
90-year milestone
Marion County officials and others recently commemorated the Jan. 16, 1935, anniversary of the Ma Barker shoot-out in Ocklawaha.

Honoring a “great statesman” and family man
Buddy MacKay, who had a distinguished career in politics, and whose family has deep roots in Marion County, died at home at the age of 91 on Dec. 31, 2024.

BOCC to hear Planning & Zoning applications on Mondays
County officials have been so busy in the past three years reviewing development projects that a separate day for hearing applications is slated in the new year.

Help on the way for local homeless population
Officials recently broke ground for Mercy Village, a 79-unit complex in NW Ocala.

CEP shake-up
Sheilley resigns as president, Ocala renews contract

Addressing homelessness
Local leaders indicate that a low-barrier facility in Alachua County could serve as a potential model for Marion County.

Preserving the legacy of Mount Moriah Church as parking garage project is green lit
Demolition and design/construction for downtown parking garage approved

Development Brief: Silver Springs Shores, Unit 25
The project involves 157 single-family detached dwellings units on 39.36 acres.