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Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn was elected for a fourth term in the city's elections on Tuesday, while Justin Grabelle won the City Council's District 5 seat.
Read More »Guinn Stays Mayor, Grabelle Wins Council Seat In Ocala Elections
Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham Reinstated
The Ocala City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to reinstate Police Chief Greg Graham, who had been placed on paid leave after accusations of sexual harassment, hostile treatment, retaliation and discrimination from three officers in September 2016.
Read More »Ocala Police Chief’s Investigation Recommends Full Reinstatement
An independent legal counsel has determined that there is not enough evidence to conclude Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham sexually harassed two female officers and racially discriminated against a black male officer.
Read More »Ocala Fire Museum Opens, Displays 19th Century, 9/11 Items
The museum is now open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and provides maps for self-guided tours.
Read More »Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham Reappointed, Pending Investigation
The Ocala City Council voted unanimously to reappoint Police Chief Greg Graham on Tuesday, depending on the outcome of an investigation into accusations of sexual harassment, hostile treatment, retaliation and discrimination.
Read More »Ocala Police Chief Placed on Paid Leave
Ocala City Council voted to accept Police Chief Greg Graham's request to be placed on paid administrative leave today.
Read More »Gainesville Community Leaders React To Mass Shooting; Blood Banks At Full Capacity
Gainesville community leaders respond to the mass shooting in Orlando. Blood banks are asking for people to make appointments to donate.
Read More »Why the Location for the Ocala Homeless Site Is Still Undecided
Organizers of Open Arms Village are looking for the ideal spot for a tent city to provide homes for the homeless in Ocala and Marion County. Those in western Ocala aren't happy about the first potential site option.
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