Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods accused of withholding vital health information from the families...
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods is being accused of instructing his jail employees to withhold vital health information from the families of inmates.
This is...
Ocala mayor vetoed mask ordinance
The City of Ocala last week, in a 4-1 vote, passed an emergency measure to force citizens to wear face masks.
On Monday, August 10,...
Masks will now be required in Ocala
Last updated on August 10, 2020. Read the update here.
The City of Ocala, in a 4-1 vote, passed an emergency measure to force citizens...
Florida Education Association files emergency order against Gov. DeSantis
In July, Ocala Post reported that Florida's largest teachers union had filed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to prevent schools from opening.
On Tuesday,...
Marion County COVID-19 updates for August 4
Marion County is reporting 5,434 cumulative cases of COVID-19 as of this afternoon. This is an increase of 148 cases since yesterday (Aug. 3).
Of...
Marion County COVID-19 update for July 20
Marion County is reporting 2,550 cumulative cases of COVID-19 as of July 20.
This is:
- An addition of 127 cases since yesterday (July 19)
- An...
Teachers’ union files lawsuit over school reopening order
According to recently released court documents, the Florida Education Association has filed a lawsuit in an attempt to prevent Gov. Ron DeSantis and state...
COVID-19 update for Marion County
Ocala — The Department of Health in Marion County is reporting 1,043 cumulative cases of COVID-19 as of this morning. This is an addition...
Mayor is correct, DBPR would first receive a complaint on a bar, not law...
On June 26, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation suspended the on-premises consumption of alcohol at all bars in Florida.
As stated in...
Ocala Mayor will not enforce state order prohibiting alcohol sales at bars
On June 26, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation suspended the on-premises consumption of alcohol at all bars in Florida.
As stated in...
Lawsuit filed against Marion County Sheriff, Billy Woods
UPDATE: On July 2, 2020, at approximately 8 a.m., less than 24 hours after this article was published, Judge Anthony Tatti signed an Order...
Bars must immediately cease alcohol sales
Shortly after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered all bars...
COVID-19 updates for Marion and Florida
OCALA, Fla.— DOH-Marion is reporting 315 cumulative cases of COVID-19 as of Monday. The most recent individuals confirmed to have the virus are:
27-year-old...
Letter to the editor: Marion County putting children at risk
Over the last couple of months, we have seen many changes in our great state. Stores running out of toilet paper, people told to...
Government (White House officials) secretly hijacked Florida’s COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard
Read the update to this story here.
As Florida slowly reopens, the Florida government and White House officials allegedly secretly hijacked Florida's COVID-19 Surveillance...
Hampton Center COVID-19 testing site dates extended
Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) paramedics have been staffing a COVID-19 testing site at the Hampton Center, 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd., for the last...
Marion County school updates for teachers, parents, and students
The following are Marion County school district updates and actions taken due to COVID-19. These updates were issued on Monday, May 11, 2020.
Class of...
Officer placed on paid leave following video chastising other officers who violate Constitution
Port of Seattle Police Officer Greg Anderson said three hours after he was told by his department they were in full support of his...
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 --Â as of 1 p.m. Tuesday.
The most recent individuals confirmed to...