Ocala mayor refuses to enforce governor’s order, many businesses can reopen on Monday
During a press conference on Friday, Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn said that he told the Ocala Police Department not to enforce Gov. Ron DeSantis...
Marion County update on COVID-19 and antibody tests
Marion County is reporting 193 COVID-19 cases -- 189 residents and four non-residents -- as of 1 p.m. Tuesday.
The most recent individuals confirmed to...
Paddock Mall plans to reopen
Paddock Mall plans to reopen on Friday, May 8 with reduced hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to...
Marion County Tax Collector reopens several offices
Some Marion County Tax Collector offices are now open but are taking precautions against COVID-19.
The list of open offices:
Ocala Annex Branch, 110 SE...
Important Marion County school updates for teachers and students
The following are Marion County school district updates and actions taken due to COVID-19. These updates were issued on Monday, May 4, 2020.
· Summer...
DOH-Marion is expanding COVID-19 testing
Based on new CDC guidelines, the Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) is expanding COVID-19 testing opportunities.
As of Monday, May 4, the...
Marion County officials want to expand phase 1 beyond Governor’s guidelines
Marion County Commissioner Kathy Bryant said she is urging Gov. DeSantis to let Marion County officials make their own decisions when it comes to...
Reopening Florida, phase 1
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that beginning Monday, May 4, 2020, as part of phase one in reopening Florida, restaurants and stores will be...
Marion County COVID-19 updates, 1-year-old tests positive
Marion County is reporting 175 COVID-19 cases as of 11 a.m. today. The most recent individuals confirmed to have the virus are:
1-year-old male...
Marion County school updates, graduation, summer school & more
Marion County Public Schools’ update and actions taken related to the COVID-19 are as follows:
· Class of 2020 cap and gown deliveries start Monday...
Mosquitoes and COVID-19, other mosquito-borne illnesses
As the start of this year’s mosquito season begins (as if it's not always mosquito season), Marion County residents can take comfort in knowing...
Marion County COVID-19 update for April 28
OCALA, Fla.—Marion County is reporting 160 COVID-19 cases as of 11 a.m., April 28.
The most recent individuals confirmed to have the virus are:
55-year-old...
Marion County, April 23, COVID-19 update, 145 cases, including 7-year-old
OCALA, Fla.—Marion County is reporting 145 COVID-19 cases as of 6 p.m. April 23, 2020.
The most recent individuals confirmed to have the virus are:
...
Major issues with latest Windows 10 update, especially for teachers and students
Microsoft released Windows 10 update KB4549951 on April 14. The update was supposed to apply several security fixes, but, instead, the update caused numerous...
City of Ocala electric customers will see a little savings
The City of Ocala electric customers will notice some financial relief beginning in May.
On Tuesday, April 21, Ocala City Council members approved a reduction...
Important Marion County school updates for April 22
Marion County – Marion County Public Schools’ update for April 22, 2020, includes the following actions taken related to COVID-19:
· Per the governor’s order,...
Ocala Fire Rescue paramedics staffing COVID-19 testing site
Ocala Fire Rescue paramedics will be staffing a temporary COVID-19 testing site at the Hampton Center, located at 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd.
Testing will...
Marion County Public Schools’ update for 4-20-2020
Marion County – Marion County Public Schools’ update for April 20, 2020, includes the following actions taken related to COVID-19:
· Per the governor’s order,...
Florida schools will remain closed the remainder of the school year
Governor Ron DeSantis announce Saturday that Florida schools will remain closed and continue distance learning for the remainder of the school year.
The announcement came...
Four Northern Michigan sheriffs uphold Constitution, take stand against governor during protest
Video courtesy of Ricky Giannetti via Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine
Michigan -- In what many are calling a historic event, thousands protest in Michigan Wednesday...