Alleged ethics violation allegations against city councilman John M. McLeod
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Ocala, Florida -- Ocala Post is currently investing city councilman John M. McLeod, after receiving information that suggests he failed to list all...
Concerns about a culture of fear and intimidation at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office
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Ocala, Florida -- Someone, who wishes to remain unnamed out of fear of retaliation from the Marion County Sheriff's Office, reached out...
Marion County Fire Rescue shuts down 2 squads
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Ocala, Florida -- What has to happen before the Marion County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) realizes that public safety should be...
Sheriff Chris Blair Boosts Office Morale Before The Holidays
Ocala, Florida -- Since Sheriff Chris Blair was elected as Sheriff in 2012, Blair and the Sheriff's Office have been under constant attack. The...
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...
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...
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...
City moves forward; allowing farm land to be over-developed
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Ocala, Florida -- Objections by Glen Hill Farm owner, Craig Bernick fell on deaf ears as the city gave the okay to...
Corruption in your backyard: Lawsuit filed against the BCC
Ocala, Florida -- The Marion County Citizens Coalition -- Joined by Save Our Rural Area -- has now filed a lawsuit against the Marion...
Marion County voters pass penny sales tax extension
Ocala, Florida -- Marion County residents voted to extend the penny sales tax for four more years.
The millions in revenue will go toward funding...
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...
Dennis McFatten and Billy Woods face off in race for Marion County sheriff
Marion County -- Retired MCSO captain Dennis McFatten (D) and 26 year Ocala police veteran Lieutenant Billy Woods (R) will face off for sheriff...
Commissioners: Don’t panic over 180-day moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries
After many, many residents expressed their concerns to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners about the moratorium on medical marijuana, commissioners reached out...
911: It is supposed to save lives, not cost you your life
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Ocala, Florida -- Since the transfer of 911 dispatch services from the Marion County Sheriff's Office to the county commissioners control that...
MCSO receives salary adjustment for entry-level deputies
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Ocala, Florida -- For the first time in 11 years, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) increased the agency’s starting salary for...
Marion County Sheriff Chris Blair appointed to Northeast Florida Regional Domestic Security Task Force
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Marion County -- On Wednesday, The Marion County Sheriff's Office announced that Marion County Sheriff Chris Blair was appointed as a Co-Chair...
Sheriff Chris Blair Strong Armed By Commission But Says, “I Still Have To Protect...
The September 26, 2013, Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting was nothing short of political strong arming. Residents of Marion County witnessed...
Confederate flag flies at Marion County McPherson Governmental Complex
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Ocala, Florida -- On Tuesday, Marion County Commissioners voted unanimously to fly the third national Confederate flag, which had been removed in...