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Update on Marion County Public Schools
Ocala Post –1MARION COUNTY – First and foremost, the school district asks that all parents please be patient during this trying time as many parents have…Suspect had to be tased as he fled from police
A 31-year-old man was charged with Driving While License Suspended-Habitual, Possession of Marijuana, and Resisting Arrest after he fled from police during a traffic…Having a hard time with Florida’s unemployment website or phoning in? You are not alone
The website to apply for unemployment in Florida, connect.myflorida.com, is broken. You read correctly, broken. The website, which cost taxpayers $77 million, keeps crashing because…Boyfriend headedbutted girlfriend, punched her in the face
Ocala police responded to the Dixie Motel, located at 1539 South Pine Avenue after a caller reported that a woman had been battered. The victim…
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- Events
The Florida Springsfest at Silver Springs State Park is this weekend
The Florida Springsfest at Silver Springs State Park in Ocala kicks off this weekend, March 7 and 8. The 2020 event will include half-price glass-bottom…9th Annual Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival
This event listing was made possible by AGM Roofing & Tree Service. Craft beer and charity come together Saturday, March 21st in historic downtown Sanford…Marion County Fair coming soon
Marion County has not had an “Open” County Fair since 1996 when it was called the Peanut Festival/ Marion County Fair. In fact, Marion County…Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round-Up event
Ocala, Florida – Head on down to the Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round-Up event Saturday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…Trinity Catholic High School Winter Carnival
Brought to you by Ocala Post and AGM Roofing and Tree Service. Ocala — Trinity Catholic High School will host its annual Winter Carnival from…
- Health
State line checkpoint put in place for those trying to enter Florida
The Florida Highway Patrol now has a checkpoint in place at the Florida state line. Some citizens are angry over the checkpoint, referring to it…Citrus County officials report first death from COVID-19
On Wednesday, the Citrus County Department of Health reported the first COVID-19 death in the county. An 80-year-old Citrus County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 passed…Rabies alert for Marion County
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a rabies alert for the area within the following boundaries: Northwest Highway 320 to…March 20, COVID-19 update – Marion County, complete updated report for Florida
Last updated on March 20, at 7:15 p.m. The DOH reported that Marion County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19. More information to follow. Original article TALLAHASSEE…DOH Marion County COVID-19 update
OCALA, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) has continued heavy activities this week as part of its response to the…
- Politics
Councilman-elect Tyrone Oliver hires attorney following Ocala City Council fallout
Ocala — The Ocala City Council District 2 seat came open in December after councilman-elect, Tyrone Oliver, 63, was disqualified for a felony charge…Federal appeals court rules against DeSantis, felons who owe fines can vote
A federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that felons cannot be kept from voting simply because they failed to pay fines, fees, and restitution resulting…Ocala Mayor says he will run for U.S. Congress
Thursday, Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn said he plans to run for Florida’s 3rd Congressional District seat. Referring to Ted Yoho, who currently holds the seat,…State threatening to fire between 1,200 to 1,600 hundred teachers who attend rally
The State is threatening to fire between 1,200 to 1,600 hundred teachers if they attend the "Take on Tallahassee" rally scheduled to take place…
- Tech
Google continues to slap down The National Sheriffs’ Association
For months, The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) has been harassing Google to remove a feature from Google Maps that allows drivers to report speed…Next-generation console release date announced for PS5
Since Sony originally unveiled their next-generation console in April, they know that there’s been a lot of excitement and interest in hearing more about…Two camera apps removed from Google Play, consumers should immediately delete them
Two malicious Android apps with over 1.5 million combined downloads, one of which has been on the app store for two years, have been…Avoid popups in the Facebook browser when reading news articles on mobile devices
Hundreds of mobile users have reported undesirable popups when attempting to read a news article. Many of the annoying popups occur when an article is…Many law enforcement agencies upset over cellphone tracking ruling
In a huge win for Americans, the Supreme Court ruled Friday that police generally need a search warrant if they want to track a…
- Gallery
Wearing gloves in public is a waste of time, spreads germs, masks under certain conditions
Health officials say that wearing latex gloves while you are out and about is not a good idea. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),…Section of I-75, Marion County, to be named in remembrance of fallen trooper, Chelsea Richard
Ocala, Fla. – On Friday, February 28, 2020, a portion of Interstate 75 between the 340 and 344 mm in Marion County will be…Video of near fatal crash, booking photos of juveniles released
Video submitted to Ocala Post — Audio has been removed Ocala, Florida — The Ocala Police Department is charging nine counts of Burglary-Unoccupied Conveyance-Unarmed and…Bodycam video shows guardian was calm during arrest
Marion County — Bodycam video shows just how calm former guardian Rebecca Lee Fierle-Santoian was while being served an arrest warrant. The Florida Department of…Grandpa got ran over by a deer, literally
Grandpa got ran over by a deer, literally, and surveillance video captured the entire incident. On Facebook, Ken Worthy wrote, "Many of you have heard…
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- COVID-19 Data Surveillance Tracker
- COVID-19 Updates
- FRONT PAGE
- News
Update on Marion County Public Schools
MARION COUNTY – First and foremost, the school district asks that all parents please be patient during this trying time as many parents have…Suspect had to be tased as he fled from police
A 31-year-old man was charged with Driving While License Suspended-Habitual, Possession of Marijuana, and Resisting Arrest after he fled from police during a traffic…Having a hard time with Florida’s unemployment website or phoning in? You are not alone
The website to apply for unemployment in Florida, connect.myflorida.com, is broken. You read correctly, broken. The website, which cost taxpayers $77 million, keeps crashing because…Boyfriend headedbutted girlfriend, punched her in the face
Ocala police responded to the Dixie Motel, located at 1539 South Pine Avenue after a caller reported that a woman had been battered. The victim…
- Obituaries
- Events
The Florida Springsfest at Silver Springs State Park is this weekend
The Florida Springsfest at Silver Springs State Park in Ocala kicks off this weekend, March 7 and 8. The 2020 event will include half-price glass-bottom…9th Annual Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival
This event listing was made possible by AGM Roofing & Tree Service. Craft beer and charity come together Saturday, March 21st in historic downtown Sanford…Marion County Fair coming soon
Marion County has not had an “Open” County Fair since 1996 when it was called the Peanut Festival/ Marion County Fair. In fact, Marion County…Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round-Up event
Ocala, Florida – Head on down to the Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round-Up event Saturday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…Trinity Catholic High School Winter Carnival
Brought to you by Ocala Post and AGM Roofing and Tree Service. Ocala — Trinity Catholic High School will host its annual Winter Carnival from…
- Health
State line checkpoint put in place for those trying to enter Florida
The Florida Highway Patrol now has a checkpoint in place at the Florida state line. Some citizens are angry over the checkpoint, referring to it…Citrus County officials report first death from COVID-19
On Wednesday, the Citrus County Department of Health reported the first COVID-19 death in the county. An 80-year-old Citrus County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 passed…Rabies alert for Marion County
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a rabies alert for the area within the following boundaries: Northwest Highway 320 to…March 20, COVID-19 update – Marion County, complete updated report for Florida
Last updated on March 20, at 7:15 p.m. The DOH reported that Marion County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19. More information to follow. Original article TALLAHASSEE…DOH Marion County COVID-19 update
OCALA, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) has continued heavy activities this week as part of its response to the…
- Politics
Councilman-elect Tyrone Oliver hires attorney following Ocala City Council fallout
Ocala — The Ocala City Council District 2 seat came open in December after councilman-elect, Tyrone Oliver, 63, was disqualified for a felony charge…Federal appeals court rules against DeSantis, felons who owe fines can vote
A federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that felons cannot be kept from voting simply because they failed to pay fines, fees, and restitution resulting…Ocala Mayor says he will run for U.S. Congress
Thursday, Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn said he plans to run for Florida’s 3rd Congressional District seat. Referring to Ted Yoho, who currently holds the seat,…State threatening to fire between 1,200 to 1,600 hundred teachers who attend rally
The State is threatening to fire between 1,200 to 1,600 hundred teachers if they attend the "Take on Tallahassee" rally scheduled to take place…
- Tech
Google continues to slap down The National Sheriffs’ Association
For months, The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) has been harassing Google to remove a feature from Google Maps that allows drivers to report speed…Next-generation console release date announced for PS5
Since Sony originally unveiled their next-generation console in April, they know that there’s been a lot of excitement and interest in hearing more about…Two camera apps removed from Google Play, consumers should immediately delete them
Two malicious Android apps with over 1.5 million combined downloads, one of which has been on the app store for two years, have been…Avoid popups in the Facebook browser when reading news articles on mobile devices
Hundreds of mobile users have reported undesirable popups when attempting to read a news article. Many of the annoying popups occur when an article is…Many law enforcement agencies upset over cellphone tracking ruling
In a huge win for Americans, the Supreme Court ruled Friday that police generally need a search warrant if they want to track a…
- Gallery
Wearing gloves in public is a waste of time, spreads germs, masks under certain conditions
Health officials say that wearing latex gloves while you are out and about is not a good idea. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),…Section of I-75, Marion County, to be named in remembrance of fallen trooper, Chelsea Richard
Ocala, Fla. – On Friday, February 28, 2020, a portion of Interstate 75 between the 340 and 344 mm in Marion County will be…Video of near fatal crash, booking photos of juveniles released
Video submitted to Ocala Post — Audio has been removed Ocala, Florida — The Ocala Police Department is charging nine counts of Burglary-Unoccupied Conveyance-Unarmed and…Bodycam video shows guardian was calm during arrest
Marion County — Bodycam video shows just how calm former guardian Rebecca Lee Fierle-Santoian was while being served an arrest warrant. The Florida Department of…Grandpa got ran over by a deer, literally
Grandpa got ran over by a deer, literally, and surveillance video captured the entire incident. On Facebook, Ken Worthy wrote, "Many of you have heard…
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