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Man electrocuted by power lines while working on roof of Reddick home
16+ hour, 52+ min ago (214+ words) A man was rushed to a local trauma hospital on Tuesday after being electrocuted on the roof of a two-story home in northern Marion County. Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) crews responded to an emergency call at 11:48 a.m. in the 13000 block…...
Health officials confirm dengue fever case in Citrus County
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (278+ words) State health officials in neighboring Citrus County have confirmed a case of dengue fever that they say was “acquired locally,” prompting heightened mosquito control measures and safety warnings for residents across the region. The Florida Department of Health in Citrus…...
State suspends license of Ocala nursing assistant arrested in child exploitation sting
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (266+ words) State health officials have issued an emergency suspension order against an Ocala certified nursing assistant who was arrested last year during an undercover child exploitation sting operation. Florida State Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo signed the emergency order suspending the certificate…...
New owners of historic Coca-Cola building in Ocala seek $20,000 grant for eye institute conversion
1+ week, 5+ day ago (381+ words) Just weeks after purchasing the historic Coca-Cola building in Ocala for $1,650,000, the property’s new owners are requesting a $20,000 redevelopment grant for exterior renovations as they convert the facility into an eye care center and optical showroom. Lange Real Estate, LLC,…...
Ocala high school student wins gold at International Leadership Conference
1+ week, 6+ day ago (223+ words) A Vanguard High School student earned international recognition after taking home first place at the 49th Annual HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference in Indiana. Gabrielle Javelona won the gold medal in Dental Terminology during the event, which took place in…...
Marion County resident dies from flesh-eating bacteria, second known case in the area
2+ week, 1+ day ago (512+ words) A Marion County resident has died after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria, in the second reported case of the disease in the area after multiple years without any reported cases. According to data obtained by Ocala-News.com…...
21,000-sq.-ft. medical building proposed for southeast Ocala site
2+ week, 2+ day ago (299+ words) A new 21,000-square-foot medical office building that would offer chemotherapy treatment, counseling, and specialized healthcare services is being proposed for a 4.26-acre parcel in southeast Ocala. The plans for the new building will be presented to the Ocala Planning and…...
Marion health officials issue rabies warning after another rabid raccoon tests positive
2+ week, 6+ day ago (376+ words) Marion County has now passed its annual average for reported rabies cases after another raccoon killed in Reddick tested positive for the disease. Health officials in Marion County are urging residents to exercise caution after a raccoon killed in Reddick…...
Ocala Equine Hospital seeks one-year extension for facility expansion plans
4+ week, 2+ day ago (284+ words) An equestrian hospital in Ocala is requesting a one-year extension from county officials to move forward with a major facility expansion at its campus in northwest Marion County. The request is scheduled to be presented to the Marion County Planning…...
I believe we need to improve special needs services in Marion County
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (194+ words) "As someone who dedicated my entire career working with individuals who have developmental disabilities, I have noticed that Ocala has a great need for more and better services for our special needs adults and children, especially services that are supported…...