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Ocala will soon be seeing some new construction as a new industrial park gets initial approval. The Ocala Planning and Zoning Comission has given the ok to Ocala 489, a new plan to blend different industrial zones. Mike Daniels of the Ocala Planning and Zoning Comission explains the new plan …
Read More »Miniature horses compete this weekend at the Ocala Equestrian Center
The public is invited to view some of the world’s smallest horses this weekend. It’s being called the “Last Chance” show because it’s the last in a stringof three shows intended for miniature horse exhibitors to qualify for the World Championships of the American Miniature Horse Association scheduled for this …
Read More »Submariners and other veterans honored in Ocala
Veterans from the first nuclear powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, as well as other veterans from other submarines recently met in Ocala for a dedication ceremony to the men who had served on the historical vessel. Florida’s 89-point-one Liana Charles talks to the veterans about their experiences at sea during …
Read More »Veterans remember their service on the U.S.S. Nautilus
Veterans from the first nuclear powered submarine, the U.S.S. Nautilus, as well as other veterans from other submarines recently met in Ocala for a dedication ceremony to the men who had served on the historical vessel. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Liana Charles talked to the vets about their experiences at sea during …
Read More »Workforce job fair rescheduled
From Workforce Connection Workforce Connection’s Job Fair which was postponed due to the threat of Tropical Storm Debby has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 19. The job fair is open at no charge to anyone looking for work in Citrus, Levy and Marion counties. It will take place from 8 …
Read More »Sharpes Ferry Bridge remains closed
The Sharpes Ferry Bridge on County Road 314 near Ocala will remain closed to traffic for an additional and undetermined period of time. The FDOT reports this comes after inspection of the other retaining walls along the roadway Wednesday raised concerns.
Read More »Ocala and Gainesville sandbag locations open
Due potential flooding from Tropical Storm Debby the City of Gainesville the Public Works Department is offering sandbags to city residents at the 405 Northwest 39th Avenue facility. The pre-made sandbags are available today until 6 p.m. and will continue Wednesday at 7 a.m. Sandbagging operations also continue today at …
Read More »Workforce connection job fair postponed due to Debby
From Workforce Connection (OCALA, FL) – Workforce Connection is postponing the Job Fair scheduled for Thursday, June 28 due to threat of Tropical Storm Debby moving through the area. Workforce Connection CEO Rusty Skinner announced Monday that the Job Fair will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Monitoring the storm’s …
Read More »Ocala flooding update
OCALA, Fla. (June 26, 2012) – A number of city streets remained closed this morning, but crews will continue to evaluate them throughout the day. As of 8 a.m. this morning, the following streets were closed: NE 39th Avenue, north of Bonnie Heath Boulevard. Heritage Hills: NE 4th Street at …
Read More »Local flooding widespread across Florida
With Tropical Storm Debby hovering in the Gulf, large portions of Florida are seeing heavy rainfall. The National Hurricane Center predicts total rainfall over several days could be 10-15 inches over the eastern Panhandle and northern Florida, with isolated amounts of up to 25 inches. In this video (courtesy WFLA-TV) …
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