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Thousands of utility customers can soon expect a second round of …
WEBSep 7, 2023 · The City of Ocala will be mailing a second batch of refund checks to approximately 89,000 past Ocala Electric Utility customers pursuant to a May 16, 2022 court order by Marion County Circuit Judge Robert W. Hodges. At a Sept. 5 Ocala City Council meeting, city staff said they anticipated this second round of …
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Property appraisals reach a record high in Marion County
WEBFeb 2, 2024 · The total new construction value that was added to the assessment roll in 2023 was nearly $1.7 billion, a record for Marion County. The record revenue figure is partly produced by inflation-created increased market values for homes and new home sales at higher values that generate much more tax revenue, even if …
Three sets of Circuit Court judicial candidates on the August ballot
WEBAug 1, 2024 · [email protected]. There are three Circuit Court judge groups on the ballot for all Marion County residents this primary season, but only one set of candidates are vying for the Group 20 seat currently assigned to Marion County: Ben Boylston and Barbara Kissner Kwatkosky. The other two seats on …
McClain files candidacy for county commission seat
WEBMarion County Commissioner Matthew McClain has entered the race to retain the District 3 seat he was appointed to by Gov. Ron DeSantis last September. McClain, 34, a third-generation Marion County resident, formerly worked in the state Legislature as the chief aide under Florida Sen. Dennis Baxley since 2016 and worked under former Rep. Charlie Stone since 2011.
Elite equestrians to compete in Ocala - Ocala Gazette
WEBMar 6, 2024 · From March 14 to 17, the Horse Capital of the World will showcase international combined driving teams and show jumping individuals during the 33rd annual Live Oak International. The event takes place at the renowned Live Oak Stud just west of Ocala’s city centre. The expansive property, with its rolling acres accented by mature oak trees, is the perfect location for…
“Big Daddy” Don Garlits, one of the winningest drag racers of all …
WEBJan 7, 2022 · “Big Daddy” Don Garlits, who will turn 90 on Jan. 14, is racing into the future. In late December, he was refining his new battery-powered electric dragster, with plans to do some “test and tune” runs in January in south Florida with an eye toward setting a new speed record during the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Gatornationals in Gainesville from March 10-13.
A Q&A with District 1 candidates for Marion County School Board
WEBJun 14, 2024 · Allison Campbell (left) and Beth McCall (right) are the candidates for District 1 on the Marion County School Board in the 2024 election. Editor’s Note: The intro to this Q & A has been corrected to reflect an August election instead of a November one. Also, Campbel has three children in public schools – not two.
Local Artist Eady Earns STAR Honor - Ocala Gazette
WEBJun 10, 2022 · Ocala mixed-media artist Charles Eady, who also teaches art education at Belleview High School, is one of only five recipients for the 2022 State Teaching Artist Residency (STAR). The STAR program is designed to honor and nourish Florida public school art educators, annually providing five with the opportunity to pursue their artistic work at The Hermitage Artist Retreat.