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WEBLocal nonprofit is poised to take research “worldwide”. Arts in Health Ocala Metro has released the results of a study that showed how its programming positively affects quality of life, confidence and physical and social engagement.
City follows county in renewing contract with CEP for economic ...
WEBOct 5, 2022 · The Marion County Board of County Commissioners (MCBOCC) renewed their annual commitment to pay the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership, or CEP, $300,000 for its annual economic development efforts. It was passed on the county’s consent agenda without discussion on Sept. 20, 2022. This is the tenth year MCBOCC has entered into a similar agreement with the CEP.
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Ocala extends mask ordinance - Ocala Gazette
WEBFeb 2, 2021 · Fresh off a debilitating bout with COVID-19, Mayor Kent Guinn sparred with Councilman Matt Wardell over the effectiveness of a city mask ordinance. On Tuesday, the Ocala City Council voted 4-1 to extend the emergency mask mandate for 60 days. It was the second extension for the mandate since it first passed in August.
Marion schools’ budget a record $746.5 million - Ocala Gazette
WEBSep 8, 2021 · The Marion County School Board approved a record $746.5 million budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year on Sept. 7. The board voted to adopt the budget unanimously with no discussion during a special meeting. The final budget eclipsed last year’s by more than $94.7 million. Much of the increase came from more than $58 million from federal aid in ...
A Q&A with District 1 candidates for Marion County School Board
WEBJun 14, 2024 · Allison Campbell (left) and Beth McCall (right) are the candidates for District 1 on the Marion County School Board in the 2024 election. Editor’s Note: The intro to this Q & A has been corrected to reflect an August election instead of a November one. Also, Campbel has three children in public schools – not two.
Judge issues final order in fire fee case - Ocala Gazette
WEBMay 16, 2022 · In follow up to the final hearing held on May 10, Marion County Circuit Judge Robert W. Hodges entered an order that outlines how the city must pay out almost $80 million in refunds to past and present City of Ocala utility customers. The case stems from a long-running class-action suit that was filed in 2014 over the approximately $15…
County Commission, School Board races are now set for 2022 …
WEBPosted July 1, 2022 | By James Blevins. [email protected]. The official qualifying period for County Commission and School Board candidates in the upcoming Marion County 2022 election cycle ended on Friday, June 17. The salary for a county commissioner is on average $144,488 a year and the salary for a school board member is $39,732 a year.
Three sets of Circuit Court judicial candidates on the August ballot
WEBAug 1, 2024 · [email protected]. There are three Circuit Court judge groups on the ballot for all Marion County residents this primary season, but only one set of candidates are vying for the Group 20 seat currently assigned to Marion County: Ben Boylston and Barbara Kissner Kwatkosky. The other two seats on …
New charter school fosters individuality and inclusion
WEBJun 17, 2022 · The school will initially open for a population of 214 students in kindergarten through sixth grade, according to newly appointed Principal Annie Avery. Annie Avery, the new Principal, poses at the Ina A. Colen Academy in Calesa Township in Ocala, Fla. on Monday, June 6, 2022. Avery will be the Principal at the Charter School for elementary and ...