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New owners of historic Coca-Cola building in Ocala seek $20,000 grant for eye institute conversion
3+ day, 4+ hour 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
4+ day, 4+ hour 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
5+ day, 10+ hour 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
1+ week, 6+ hour 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
1+ week, 4+ 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
2+ week, 6+ 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, 12+ min 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…...
Back-to-School bash at Ocala rec center offering free physicals, screenings, other student services
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (165+ words) Marion County health officials are offering parents a chance to get their children ready for school with free health checks and physicals at a local recreation center. The Florida Department of Health in Marion County will host its Back-to-School Bash…...
Marion school board considering $180,000 in speech therapy, sign language contracts
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (225+ words) The Marion County School Board is scheduled to vote on two independent contractor agreements totaling nearly $180,000 to provide essential speech therapy and sign language services for the upcoming school year. The first agreement on the agenda is a $73,495.50 contract with…...
As a retired operating room nurse, I urge parents and children to exercise caution with fireworks
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (186+ words) "We are about to enter the 4th of July weekend made all the more special as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our founding. It is a time for cookouts, friendship, family, and fireworks. As a retired Operating Room nurse I spent…...