Check out this pair of sandhill cranes spotted outside a home in Belleview. Thanks to Becky for sharing!
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Government
Intermittent lane closures planned along S.W. Hwy. 484 in Marion County
Marion County motorists and pedestrians traveling along S.W. Hwy. 484 in the vicinity of the Rainbow River Bridge can expect intermittent lane closures through March 12.
Ocala Police officer who saved man from burning home honored with prestigious award
An Ocala Police officer who saved a man from a burning home last month received a special honor Tuesday at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
Top Marion County health official praises COVID-19 vaccination effort
The top health department official in Marion County said Tuesday that more than 42,000 residents have been vaccinated for COVID-19 – a number he is quite proud of.
Headlines
United Way of Marion County receives $30,000 gift from Ocala company to support those in need
United Way of Marion County announced recently that it has received a $30,000 corporate gift from Custom Window Systems to assist Marion County residents with their health, education, financial stability and basic needs.
Health inspector shuts Ocala fast-food eatery over roach and food temperature issues
A popular Ocala fast-food eatery was shut down recently after a health inspector cited 11 violations – the most egregious of which involved roach excrement and food temperature issues.
Ocala man behind bars for shooting near elementary school with classes in session
An 18-year-old Ocala man was jailed Thursday night in connection with a shooting that took place last year near an Ocala elementary school – while classes were in session.
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Business
Craft Cuisine falls victim to pandemic, forced to close doors
Craft Cuisine was forced to close its doors last month amidst the global pandemic that has forced the closures of a multitude of businesses in Ocala.
Ocala police chief: ‘Marijuana legalization will produce more violent crime in Ocala’
The chief of the Ocala Police Department believes the legalization of marijuana will produce more violent crime in the city of Ocala.
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion offering live workshops via Zoom platform
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion will resume live employability workshops beginning Monday, Jan. 11 with Job Specific Resume Development.
Health
Health inspector shuts Ocala fast-food eatery over roach and food temperature issues
A popular Ocala fast-food eatery was shut down recently after a health inspector cited 11 violations – the most egregious of which involved roach excrement and food temperature issues.
20 more local COVID-19 deaths as outbreak hits staff at Coleman federal prison
The local death toll from COVID-19 continued to rise at a rapid rate Saturday as the federal prison in Coleman reported a significant number of cases of the fast-spreading virus among staff members.
Florida tops 30,000 COVID-19 deaths as virus claims 8 more local residents
Florida surpassed 30,000 COVID-19-related deaths on Friday as eight more local residents lost their battle with the fast-spreading virus.
More headlines
2 jailed after 86 illegal simulated gambling devices found at Belleview internet cafe
Two employees of a Belleview internet café were arrested Monday after undercover Marion County sheriff’s deputies located 86 illegal simulated gaming devices operating inside the business.
Belleview man jailed after sheriff’s deputy hears threat to kill lady friend
A Belleview man was arrested Wednesday night after Marion County sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence and heard someone yell, “I will kill you.”
Cat Watching A Pair Of Sandhill Cranes From Window Of Belleview Home
Check out this cat watching a pair of sandhill cranes from the window of a home in Belleview. Thanks to Kathleen Coyne for sharing!
Ocala man with smashed windshield busted on marijuana charge
An Ocala man was arrested recently after a Belleview Police officer encountered him with a smashed windshield.