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Planetary scientist to lecture at IHMC in Ocala. Dr. Pascal Lee will talk about the US Space Program and establishing a base on the Moon.
Dunnellon debates future of police department | Ocala Gazette
Jan 7, 2025 · The city of Dunnellon continues to debate the fate of the Dunnellon Police Department after the resignation of its police chief and is considering relinquishing its law enforcement to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
People in the Marion County Jail are suffering. This is why it …
Nov 21, 2024 · After nearly two years of pressing the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for more details surrounding the Nov. 25, 2022 death of inmate Scott Whitley in the Marion County Jail, on Sept. 23 “Gazette” reporters finally were allowed to watch a security video showing what transpired in Whitley’s cell that day.
Marion County will get new circuit judge | Ocala Gazette
Aug 21, 2024 · Marion County resident, Barbara Kissner Kwatkosky defeated Ben Boylston for Group 20 Circuit Judge seat 105,690 votes to 97,737. Her term will begin Jan. 1 upon the retirement of Judge Gary Sanders at the end of the year.
Annual camellia show and sale coming up soon | Ocala Gazette
Jan 7, 2025 · As you drive around Marion County these days, just about the only things blooming are camellias. If you have some blossoms you would like to show off, this year’s Ocala Camellia show will take place Jan. 25 and 26. Show entries will be accepted from 7 to 10 a.m. on Jan. 25 and you do not need to ...
A holiday tradition | Ocala Gazette
Nov 26, 2024 · Symphony Under the Lights is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year with the free annual concert under the oaks at Tuscawilla Park. The event, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6, is presented by Jenkins Auto Group with support from the city of Ocala and Florida Express Waste & Recycling.
Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round-Up canceled for this year
Feb 8, 2024 · Bring the cows home, t he annual Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round-up will not be taking place again this year. The annual drive, traditionally h osted by the city of Ocala, was called off last year because of safety concerns related to a tornado watch at the time. In previous years, the Cattle Drive featured cowboys driving Florida cracker cattle right through the heart of …
Update on city emergency response times for fire & medical
Dec 26, 2024 · After posing questions about response times in the city to fire/medical calls earlier this year, the “Gazette” can report some progress. We’ve ascertained the city hiccups can be attributed primarily to three things: fire/medical dispatch that could be more efficient, slower than expected en route times from Ocala Fire Rescue, and dysfunctional communication between …
DeSantis Calling Special Legislative Session | Ocala Gazette
Jan 13, 2025 · DeSantis also wants lawmakers to use the special session to address issues that have driven up costs for condominium owners, change a ballot-initiative process, help the agricultural industry and residents recovering from hurricanes and replenish funding for a popular home-hardening program.
Business news briefs | Ocala Gazette
Dec 17, 2024 · Pictured from left are members of the Breast Program Leadership Committee at HCA Florida West Marion Hospital and HCA Florida Ocala Hospital: Courtney Gibbons, Prudence Ashley, Dr. Jeffrey Eisenstein, Dr. Jennel Carreras-Montgomery, Dr. George Rossidis, Christina Follett, Lisa McGuire, Amy Abbott, Laura Veith and Brandi Valdez.