“Ocala Gazette” Q&A with candidates for County Commission
This is the third week in a nine-week project to ask questions of and hear responses from those seeking office.
‘Out of control’ growth
Marion County sheriff warns officials that his agency is struggling to keep pace with rising demands for service.
A rousing salute coming to Ocala on April 26
The Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band will showcase its ‘Celebrate America – 250 Years and Counting’ concert for one performance only.
Celebrating the power of language
City of Ocala and Marion County Public Library System host inaugural literary and poetry festival.
County budget squeeze
Shortfalls for 2026-27 budget year emerge amid rising health care, public safety costs.
On top of the world
Ocala’s Gwenda Ward is the number one women’s international tournament tennis player in her age group.
‘Keeping the country, country’
Farmland Preservation Festival promotes Marion County’s agricultural heritage and rural beauty.
COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS
OFR receives grant, county photo contest, VCB postcard contest, hospital expansion, Realtor awards
‘Walk in My Shoes’ to come through Ocala on Thursday
Lauren’s Kids is off on 1,500-mile trek and also is hosting a new survivor storytelling project.
Honoring academic, extracurricular excellence
Rotary Club awards scholarships to ‘six outstanding high school seniors.’
STATE NEWS BRIEFS
Pageant rules issue, measles update
Arrest made in connection to restaurant owner’s death
Michael Rowland of Jacksonville faces charges of second-degree murder and evidence tampering in the death of Diane German, the former owner of Wolfy’s in Ocala.
STATE NEWS BRIEFS
Hurricane season, bills to DeSantis, cold cases
Marion County hires lobbying firm
The goal is to push back against "presently unattainable” state water regulations.
