
Local business owner, swim instructor enters race for county commission
Nicole Meade is running for the District 5 seat

Independent candidate enters county commission race
Jose “Manny” Alonso is running for the District 5 seat

City election is Sept. 19
Three open seats were whittled down to one on the ballot.

A Q&A with Mayoral Candidate Ben Marciano
Zone Health and Fitness owner Ben Marciano is passionate about helping the well-being of Ocala if elected mayor.

Ire Bethea stresses a cooperative approach to city government
The incumbent Ocala City Council member is running for re-election on Sept. 19.

Bringing business to West Ocala ‘is key’ to Reginald Landers
The lifelong educator and civic leader is vying for the Ocala City Council District 2 seat.