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Marion woman sues senior nonprofit over slip-and-fall on sidewalk

6 days ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

A local woman has filed a lawsuit against Marion Senior Services, saying she sustained “permanent injuries” after she allegedly tripped on an uneven sidewalk at the nonprofit organization’s facility in Ocala. Attorneys filed the lawsuit on behalf of Jacqueline King in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on May 9. According to the complaint, King, who is from Marion County, was visiting Marion Senior Services at 1101 SW 20th Court in Ocala on October 17, 2024.
Marion Schools had 221 student expulsions during school year

1 week ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

The Marion County school district has released its final expulsion tally, with area schools seeing a total of approximately 221 students expelled over the 180-day school year. The final student discipline report will be presented to the Marion County School Board during its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 24. According to the report, during the 2024-2025 school year, which ended on May 29, there was a total of 445 alternative placements resulting in 221 expulsions.
74-home development approved for Silver Springs Shores site

1 week ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

Final plans to build 74, single-family residences at a 10.33-acre property in Silver Spring Shores were approved by Marion County officials on Tuesday, paving the way for a development that was originally approved for 82 townhomes in 2021. Armstrong Land, LLC’s master plan for Whisper Woods was approved by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 17.
Biomanufacturer closing plant, laying off dozens after 'mass layoff' of 100 others

1 week ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

A company that manufactures and develops pharmaceutical drugs announced that it will close its plant in Alachua County and lay off an additional 76 employees, just months after terminating over 100 employees in what was originally described as a “mass layoff.” Resilience announced that it will close its plant at 13200 NW Nano Court in Alachua in a Federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filing with the Florida Department of Commerce.
Magnolia Soap and Bath opening new Ocala store this week

1 week ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

A husband and wife who moved to Ocala to be closer to their family are opening a new soap and bath franchise in the city this week, offering bar soaps, face scrubs, bath bombs, and similar products. Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. will celebrate its grand opening at 2701 SW College Rd, Suite 604-A, on Friday, June 20. The new business is situated in Gaitway Plaza, in the former location of Jenny Craig.
1,344 traffic stops, 246 arrests recorded by Ocala Police Department in last 2 weeks

1 week ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

Ocala Police Department officers made at least 246 arrests, dealt with at least 40 significant crimes, and conducted 1,344 traffic stops over the past two weeks, continuing a trend this year that has seen an average increase in weekly traffic stops of over 35%. The data was reported by OPD Chief Mike Balken during the Ocala City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17.
Ocala homeowner granted emotional support goats after neighbor's objection

1 week ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

An Ocala woman was permitted to keep two emotional support goats on her property on the condition that she extend her fencing and expand a buffer after her neighbor complained of noise and living next to livestock in a residentially zoned area. The reasonable accommodation request for the goats from Sheryl O’Connell was approved during the Marion County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17.
Paramount+ releases 2nd season of series about Marion County Sheriff's Office, helicopter operations

1 week ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

The second season of a hit series that highlights the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and its aerial operations has premiered on Paramount+. All ten episodes of Chopper Cops were released on the streaming platform on Tuesday, June 17. The series follows the members of MCSO, focusing on the individuals that comprise the Air-1 helicopter team and their associated assignments.
Marion equestrian group opposes WEC's sports, entertainment complex

1 week ago | ocala-news.com | Jeremiah Delgado

A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving horse farms in Marion County is opposed to a new sports and entertainment complex proposed by the World Equestrian Center, saying the facility runs in direct conflict with agreements previously made by WEC’s owners to ensure its compatibility with the surrounding horse farms and Farmland Preservation Area.
Ocala Chinese restaurant closes SR 200 spot to move to new location

1 week ago | ocala-news.com | Daniel Tozzi

A Chinese restaurant has closed its popular location along State Road 200 in Ocala and is moving to a new establishment less than two miles away. Yummy House closed its location at 3500 SW College Road/SR 200 on Monday, June 16. The restaurant was situated next to the former location of A Simply Unforgettable Party Shop, which closed its doors last fall.