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Lockheed Martin teams with CareerSource Florida for apprenticeship program
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that Lockheed Martin and CareerSource Florida have partnered to develop and refine a registered apprenticeship program.
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.
World Equestrian Center coined ‘Disney World of Horse Industry’ by Marion County Chairman
The Marion County Commission Chairman coined the new World Equestrian Center as the "Disney World of the horse industry" recently.
Plenty of positives despite November’s mixed bag of employment news
The unemployment rate in the CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion region was 6.2 percent in November – up 0.6 percentage point over the month and 2.6 percent higher than the same time last year.
Health inspector shuts down Ocala eatery after finding more than 68 rodent droppings
A health inspector ordered an Ocala restaurant to close its doors recently after finding a large quantity of rodent droppings at the eatery.
Former Brothers’ Keeper building demolished to make way for new Mellow Mushroom
The former home to Brothers’ Keeper Thrift Store has been demolished to make way for a new pizza restaurant.
Ocala Golden Corral reopening doors after extended pandemic closure
The Ocala Golden Corral will reopen its doors latter this month after an extended closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students encouraged to apply to ‘Shark Tank’ style business plan competition
Students across the county are being encouraged to apply to be a part of a local “Shark Tank” style competition hosted by the chamber.
New hotel reserving parking spaces in Ocala downtown parking garage
The free parking spaces available in Ocala’s Downtown Parking Garage were reduced this past week when the new hotel's parking lease with the city began.
Regal Hollywood & IMAX remains closed while Marion, Epic Theatres in Ocala remain open
Regal Hollywood & IMAX has remained closed for the past month while Marion and Epic Theatres of Ocala have been operating at limited capacity.