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The School Board of Marion County announced that they will begin using a walk-through metal detector and searching people's bags if citizens plan to attend a board meeting or work session.
The plan must pass a final vote on May...
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 and continue through May 15. A “drive-thru” format maintains safe social distancing and offers seniors...
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, distance learning continues through June 1, the last instructional day for the 2019-2020 school year...
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, distance learning continues through June 1, the last instructional day for the 2019-2020 school year...
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 serves as deputy superintendent of Clark County Schools in Las Vegas, Nevada, the country’s fifth-largest...
The Marion County School District is hoping a “Parking Lot WiFi” program will help students who are less fortunate and do not have access to the internet from home.
According to The City of Ocala, they are working with school...
MARION COUNTY – First and foremost, the school district asks that all parents please be patient during this trying time as many parents have complained that the programs teachers and students use are overwhelming.
Marion County Public Schools’ update for...
Tallahassee, Fla. -- On March 17, 2020, the Department of Education and Commissioner Richard Corcoran used executive authority to support the Florida Division of Emergency Management to ensure Florida citizens are kept safe.
“The containment of COVID-19 is essential, and...
A third juvenile has been arrested in association with threats made via Snapchat to shoot up Belleview Middle School and Belleview High School.
On Tuesday, Detective Billy Burleson with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit arrested Romard Gordon,...
Marion County -- The Marion County Public School district will now investigate after a Fort McCoy School female teacher was accused of sexually harassing a 14-year-old boy.
The investigation comes after multiple students came forward when Ocala Post broke the...
A second juvenile has been arrested in connection with making threats to shoot up Belleview Middle School.
Andrew Smith, 13, was arrested on Thursday.
Authorities were notified on February 12 after several juveniles reported seeing threats posted on Snapchat against a...
The Marion County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating threats made on social media against Belleview Middle and High schools, Redeemer Christian School, and Ocala Preparatory Academy.
One of the alleged threats against Belleview Middle and High School was emailed...
Marion Military Academy abruptly closed its doors end of school day Monday, citing lack of funding.
The school, which started eight years ago, says that due to low enrollment, they could not obtain adequate state funding.
The academy heavily relied on...
Marion County –Marion County Public Schools canceled two days of classes during Hurricane Dorian preparations.
On Wednesday, the district announced the following calendar changes to make up those two days (Sept. 3-4):
October 15 - becomes a FULL DAY of...
Ocala, Florida — The Marion County Legal Support Association is now accepting applications for the Mary Sullivan Scholarship Award in the amount of $500.00 for students interested in obtaining a degree in the legal field.
Deadline to apply for the...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) 2019-2020 High School Fishing Program offers high school fishing clubs or teams the opportunity to apply for the Florida Sport Fish Restoration R3 Fishing Grant. This grant program is focused on...
All Marion County Public Schools reopen Thursday and Friday and return to normal schedules.
Shelters are closing Wednesday.
Initially, due to Hurricane Dorian, the Marion County School Board announced that all schools would be closed Tuesday-Friday.
Marion County Public Schools Public Relations...
Ocala, Florida — The Marion County Legal Support Association is now accepting applications for the Mary Sullivan Scholarship Award in the amount of $500.00 for students interested in obtaining a degree in the legal field.
Deadline to apply for the...
The End of School Summer Bash and Movie Night will be held at Fort King National Historic Landmark and Visitor Center on Saturday, June 2.
There will be free food prepared by Ocala Fire rescue. Photos next to a fire...
Florida -- Yes, you read correctly.
Alachua County Public Schools announced that due to a cold weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service, Alachua County public schools and offices will be closed January 3 and 4.
Schools will re-open Friday,...