West Oak redevelopment project
Ocala City Council holds first public hearing on concurrency agreement.
Development bills get go-ahead
Sen. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, is sponsoring two bills being watched by environmental groups.
New federal Medicaid policies compound state budget pressures
This is the second in a series of five articles examining key debates that will unfold in the nation’s statehouses this year.
Council member warns: ‘That train is going to fall the wrong way one day’
Ocala city manager to contact Florida Department of Transportation, representatives and possibly senator after third derailment.
Investigation paints a picture of deeper culture problems at MCFR
Examples of "normalized deviation” come from across the department, with a selective response from leadership.
Towering flamingo finds a forever home at Tuscawilla Park
Ocala accepts Miami-based artist Michael O’Khaen’s donated sculpture, adding an environmentally focused work to the city’s public art collection.
Mounting pressures usher in a new budget era
This is one in a series of five articles examining key debates that will unfold in the nation’s statehouses in 2026.
State DEP approves air permit for creosote-treated railroad ties
The permit would allow for a grinding and shredding operation near the Rainbow River.
Honoring their service
A semi-annual memorial ceremony paid tribute to 48 local military veterans.
Ocala advances key water infrastructure projects
The projects align with larger efforts by plugging into regional water supply planning frameworks that look decades ahead, one official noted.
HUD funding shift
Grants to be directed toward transitional housing and supportive services and away from a “failed housing first” policy.
Novel plan faces challenges
The aim is to build affordable housing for Marion County school employees.
Ocala adopts citizen participation plan
The goal is to involve residents in decisions about federal housing and community development funds.
