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...
Temporarily suspension, nursing home and Intermediate Care Facility assessment payments
Tallahassee -- In order to address the financial burden caused by COVID-19, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) has issued Emergency Order AHCA...
Marion County Public School updates and actions for COVID-19
Below is the Marion County Public School updates and actions related to COVID-19:
· “Parking Lot Wi-Fi” is now available at three schools and coming...
First-ever appointed superintendent of Marion public schools starting this fall
Marion County - Members of the Marion County School Board unanimously chose Dr. Diane Gullett to be its first-ever appointed superintendent starting this fall.
Gullett...
Third Marion County resident died from COVID-19, updates by zip code
A 49-year-old female from Marion County passed away over the weekend after contracting COVID-19.
She was an Ocala resident and did not have any underlying...
Spectrum offering free internet for student, teacher households
Ocala Post has confirmed that Spectrum is offering 60 days free internet to families with children who are schooling from home due to CODID-19.
According...
Free “Parking Lot WiFi” for students who do not have access at home
The Marion County School District is hoping a “Parking Lot WiFi” program will help students who are less fortunate and do not have access...
CDC: You do not need to sanitize groceries, produce
The US Centers for Disease Control says there have been reports of people sanitizing groceries and washing produce with dish detergent.
The CDC says that...
Marion County update on COVID-19 by zip code
Marion County received confirmation of five additional cases of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, today. This brings Marion County’s total case count to 55.
The most...
Tiger tests positive for COVID-19
Scientists are now rushing to try and figure out what other species of animals could possibly become infected with COVID-19 after a Brox Zoo...
Two Ocala residents die from COVID-19
Two Marion County residents -- an 88-year-old male and a 58-year-old male -- passed away this weekend after contracting COVID-19. Both were Ocala residents....