Community conundrum

Why you should tune into Marion County budget workshops starting Monday.


The Marion County Commission meets in Ocala on Feb. 17, 2026. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette file photo]

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Posted July 8, 2026 | By Jennifer Hunt, [email protected]

This upcoming fiscal year is poised to be one very interesting budget cycle in every community across Florida. Local leaders are currently facing a community conundrum: figuring out how to fund the future and manage explosive population growth while Tallahassee actively restricts local revenue and autonomy. Just last month, Gov. Ron Desantis signed legislation that […]

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