Tag Archives: Ocala

Jarod Atchley of West Port High School won the Florida Humanities Council's "Poetry Out Loud" contest on Saturday in Tampa.

Marion County will soon see a 1 percent sales tax increase.

With more amenities than the other smaller hotels, Dunnellon City Manager hopes the new $5.7 million, three-story, 71-room hotel encourages visitors stay and enjoy area attractions.

After public complaints, Ocala City Council decided not to cancel 'The Vagina Monologues' and another burlesque show.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office has created a safe space for victims to fill out necessary paperwork for restraining orders. The room is equipped with a lock and key and an escape route.

Payment kiosks will be available at four locations around the city.

Four suspects are currently in custody for robbery with a firearm after an incident Wednesday at an Ocala motel.

Six meteorites were found north of the Osceola National Forest. Only five other meteorites have been previously found in Florida.

The Marion County Commission unanimously approved 20 new crime-prevention kiosks Tuesday. The kiosks display information about missing persons and wanted people.

Close to 1,000 West Port High School students didn't attend school Feb 1. The numbers have been normal since then.