Business

Due to the anticipated impact of Tropical Storm Nicole, CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion’s annual “Paychecks for Patriots” job fair at the Marion County Public Library Headquarters in Ocala has been postponed until Wednesday, November 30.

CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion’s annual “Paychecks for Patriots” job fair will return to Ocala this Thursday as part of a statewide effort to connect Florida’s veterans with employment opportunities. Veterans, active service members, and military families will get priority access to the hiring event starting at 10 a.m., followed by open access to all job seekers beginning at 10:30 a.m.

The Marion County Chili Cook-Off will return to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion this Saturday for its 41st installment.

The construction of a 54,000 square-foot expansion is currently underway at a manufacturing plant in Ocala, which could bring up to 70 new jobs to the city.

Darrell’s Diner in Ocala was forced to close its doors after a health inspector found 18 health code violations, including four that were considered high priority.

The Good Time Bar & Grill in Belleview was temporarily closed last week after a health inspector observed roach activity inside the restaurant.

The Jerk Bowl in Ocala was forced to close its doors after a health inspector found over a dozen health code violations, including the presence of roach activity.

CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion has announced that its annual “Paychecks for Patriots” job fair will be held on Thursday, November 10 as part of a statewide effort to connect Florida’s veterans with employment opportunities.

Curaleaf, an international provider of consumer cannabis products, has opened its second medical marijuana dispensary in Ocala. The 3,216 square-foot facility is the company's 52nd location in Florida and 144th nationwide.

A sprinkler inside an Ocala nail salon helped prevent the spread of a small fire on Monday evening.

Eggs Over Farmhouse Kitchen in Ocala was forced to close its doors this past week after a health inspector found roaches inside the eatery.

The Marion County Chili Cook-Off will return to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion later this fall for its 41st installment. 

The City of Ocala is looking for a qualified company to lease and operate a 185 square-foot cafe inside the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, which is currently under construction.

The City of Ocala is currently accepting bids from for-profit organizations for bus wrap advertising on three SunTran buses.

Big Man’s Cafe, a restaurant offering "southern food with soul," recently celebrated its grand opening in northeast Ocala.

The Ocala Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will hold its monthly professional development meeting and a special "Starting Gate" recognition event on Friday, August 19 at the Ocala Golf Club.

The City of Ocala is soliciting quotes for a vendor to provide work uniforms for approximately 150 Ocala Fire Rescue employees.

Gator Joe's in Ocklawaha was temporarily closed earlier this week after an inspector cited five health code violations, including the presence of rodent activity.