Registrants and volunteers sought for July 25 outreach
The Back to School Community Giveback will take place at seven locations around Marion County.
Ready for Success
Community foundation initiative raises more than $65K for local students.
4-H Awards banquet celebrates accomplishments
The annual event also honored graduating members and volunteers.
Back-to-school tax ‘holiday’ in effect
The discount dates are July 20 through Aug. 20.
Sheriff outlines budget challenges
Staffing shortages and jail medical costs take center stage.
Locals talk about financial storm clouds
“Fiscally conservative” Marion County discusses possible impact of state legislation in recent budget workshops.
School construction cost scrutiny
School board approves Belleview Elementary contract for Ausley amid transparency concerns.
A look at how we vote
Supervisor of Elections discusses changing voter habits, polling place hurdles and rising costs.
More than 1 million ballots mailed for primary
The deadline to register to vote in the primary or to change one’s party affiliation is July 20.
COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS
Apply for First Friday Art Walk season, Kimberly’s Center reaccreditation, Marion County office receives 10 certificates, bus brigade is underway
Creative partnership
Banjo Buffalo’s Wild West Revival events will offer equestrian performance, Native American dance, aerial arts and music.
Bird of the Week
Northern Cardinal
Road tested: Family travel adventures in the USA
This Ocala family is discovering the beauty and uniqueness of America’s state parks.
Views on veterans
A town hall session with Reps. Kat Cammack and Morgan Luttrell touched on a number of issues and challenges.
‘Everything and Then Some’
Stacie Rae Pedrick art exhibit goes on display July 16 at SouthState Bank gallery in Ocala.
