Jail medical care challenged
Family of deceased inmate Jacob Oakie sues Marion County Sheriff and Heart of Florida.
ICE reimbursements
Three area agencies, including the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, received checks on June 4.
Bravo!
The Civic bestows Season 75 awards.
Native Ocalan turns 101
Resident of the area once known as Montage still attends church and weekly Bible study.
Food waste composting special use permit voted down
The Gaston Tree & Debris request to compost human-grade food waste was met with considerable neighborhood opposition.
Marion County approves historic fire rescue contract with $20,000 pay raise, 24/72 schedule
County leaders hope the changes will help stop years of firefighter turnover.
Inaugural dinner/dance is a hit
The Meet and Greet with the Stars mixer offered a social outing for those within the special needs community.
COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS
Ocala Fire Rescue Honor Guard wins top honor, Forever Scholarship for Fessenden students, free summer meal program and CF board reappointments
“Cats & Dogs: A Portrait of Devotion”
The Marion Cultural Alliance will open a new exhibit on June 5 with a free public reception.
Rethink your laundry room
These are heavily used spaces, so it makes sense to make them as functional as possible.
Inspiration point
Design elements have the power to influence and shape a home in meaningful ways.
