Tag Archives: Ocala

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult enough, but for those who bury their children, the pain is unimagineable. The Ocala Chapter of Compassionate Friends, a national support group for families dealing with this very crisis, hosted a butterfly and balloon release this past weekend to celebrate …

The City of Ocala is starting a new campaign to unify where people can look for information about downtown events. Graffito Advertising & Marketing Incorporated is in charge of the campaign. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis spoke with that advertising firm’s owner Tito Comas about what Ocala residents can expect to see …

Traffic monitoring cameras and dynamic message signs are being installed along some major streets in Ocala.  The message signs will give drivers who have to get off the interstate for unusual traffic conditions information about where to go, how long the travel time is and where you can re-enter I-75. The …

In light of the Trayvon Martin case, Florida’s “stand your ground” law has been called into question, leading the Florida government to convene a special task force to review the law. Among those selected are Ocala Republican State Representative and author of the Law, Dennis Baxley, as well as Public …

Ocala is spotlighting racial issues by responding with racial harmony discussion and cultural awareness. The City of Ocala held an open annual task force meeting at the Ocala Police Department today to promote unity between different cultures in the community. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Dina Lewis reports how Ocala is making sure to keep its diverse community inclusive and interactive …

The Ocala Police Department has identified the body found earlier this week in Marion County. OPD Spokesperson Seargent Chas Maier says the man is identified as Herbert Leroy King of Ocala. Maier adds an autopsy is scheduled. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Maier2deadbodyidenfified.mp3] Whether foul play was the cause of King’s death is not known …

Earlier this week a nurse in Ocala was charged with obtaining prescription drugs through fraud, and as Florida’s 89.1 Katiana Krawchenko reports, this coincides with a study released today. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/04/katiana-wrap-drugs.mp3|titles=katiana wrap drugs]

A proposed organic beef farm in Marion County drew a standing room only crowd in Ocala last night. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Kelsey Peck reports, concerned residents turned out for the public forum over a consumptive use permit for millions of gallons of water per day. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPADENAWATERKPWRAP.mp3] The St. Johns River Water …

Tuesday night’s public forum on the proposed Adeena Springs Ranch in Matrion County is expected to draw a large crowd. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Sanika Dange reports, one cattle ranch owner’s request for a large sum of water is causing many residents to speak up about proposal. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/AdenaSpringsRanchForumWrapSanikaDange4022012.mp3] The public forum from 6 to 8 …

The City of Ocala has filed an injuction against the Marion County School Board over its stormwater utility fee. The School Board stopped paying the service fee in the fall of 2011 because board members believed, as a public entity, they didn’t have to. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Tershone Phillips reports on …