Bailey Diem

Karen Fiore, a long-time Archer resident and vocal presence at city meetings, will be sworn in on Monday as the newest Archer city commissioner amid the city’s ongoing financial struggles. Archer had amassed $1.3 million in debt as of January. She said she has one goal in mind: to help Archer stay financially afloat.

The Lorax, the Wicked Witch of the West and a plethora of life-sized inflatable animals filled downtown Ocala Saturday morning as part of a string of nationwide “No Kings 2.0” protests. More than 2,500 similar demonstrations were scheduled across the country.

The Gainesville City Commission discussed changes to public encampment ordinances during a Thursday General Policy Committee meeting.