Ocala business owner files lawsuit against the City of Ocala over “unlawful mask ordinance”
An Ocala business owner, who is also an attorney, filed a lawsuit against the City of Ocala Thursday for both a declaratory judgment and...
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...
Kent Guinn will remain the mayor
Ocala, Florida -- Kent Guinn, who has been the mayor since 2011, will remain the mayor in Ocala after winning the re-election Tuesday night.
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MCFR fire chief candidate accused of harassment against women and lack of higher education
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Ocala, Florida -- On August 26, acting County Administrator Mounir Bouyounes selected Deputy Fire Chief Paul Nevels as the candidate to become...
To the Editor: Citizens & commissioners show little support for public safety
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Ocala, Florida -- It was a little disheartening to see all the Marion County citizens rally for the Confederate flag recently. Not...
Commissioners look toward sales tax increase for public safety
Ocala, Florida -- Marion County Commissioners unanimously agreed last Tuesday to schedule a workshop to discuss placing a one cent sales tax increase on...
Labor leaders dislike county contract for firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs
Ocala, Florida -- On July 10, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners offered a contract to firefighters and paramedics that provided wage increases of...
Interim Marion County Administrator Bill Kauffman resigns
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Ocala, Florida -- On Friday, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners said that Interim Marion County Administrator Bill Kauffman is heading...
Firefighter exodus continues with stalled negotiations; county may reduce requirements for Fire Chief
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Ocala, Florida  -- Marion County firefighters are still waiting to hear back from county officials on their contract as the exodus of...
Marion County Noise Ordinance will now be enforced
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Marion County -- Press Release -- The Marion County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 16, adopted an ordinance that will...
Dr. Asad Qamar; accusations of fraud, bribery, and illegal political donations
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Ocala, Florida -- Florida cardiologist Dr. Asad Qamar could be forced to close the doors to his physician group, the Institute for...
Florida Association of Counties provided misleading data for MCFR and EMS
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Ocala, Florida -- A report recently issued by the Florida Association of Counties (FAC), claimed that Marion County is among the top...
Marion County Fire Rescue fire chief announces retirement
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Ocala, Florida -- First on Ocala Post -- Marion County Fire Rescue fire chief M. Stuart McElhaney announced today that he is...
Big win for citizens: Staffing back at fire station 21, but not out of...
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Marion County -- Staffing levels at Marion County Fire Rescue station 21 are to return to normal on May 16 after citizens from...
More Marion County Fire Rescue employees resign
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Marion County -- Tuesday, at a Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting, it was announced that Marion County Fire Rescue had...
Firefighters, EMTs, and residents get a slap in the face; you won’t believe why
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Ocala, Florida -- This coming Tuesday, May 5, Marion County commissioners will vote to approve a complete re-organization of county management, which...
Staffing shortages caused 3 ambulances to shut down Saturday
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Marion County -- Persistent staffing shortages have been the cause for Marion County Fire Rescue to shut down ambulances over the last...
To the Editor: This is a life and death decision for us
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I recently read an article about many positive efforts to improve the economy of Marion County. I also read, and am experiencing,...
Fire crews had no choice; delayed response time to Monday’s tornado
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Ocala, Florida -- Marion County Fire Rescue specialty units had a delayed response to the EF-1 tornado that touched down Monday in...
Ocala pawn shop owner: SunTrust Bank closed account because we sell guns
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Ocala, Florida -- SunTrust Bank is taking heavy fire after they sent out letters to some of its business customers telling them...