Marion County School Board Approves Budget and Millage Rate Resolution at Special Meeting
The Marion County Public School Board unanimously approved the millage rated and budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 at a special meeting on Sept. 9, 2025.
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Marion County Deputies Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Walmart Theft, Fraud Case
Authorities are asking for help identifying a man accused of stealing a woman’s phone and using her debit card at the Walmart on South Highway 441 in Ocala.
Eagles’ Jalen Carter avoids suspension, is fined $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
Jalen Carter was fined $57,222 by the NFL but avoided another suspension after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott seconds into the league’s season opener Thursday night.
Kiko weakens into a tropical storm but brings dangerous surf to Hawaii
Tropical Storm Kiko was creating high surf and rip currents for parts of Hawaii even as the system weakened just to the north of the islands, forecasters said.
Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.
Marion County Commission to Consider Resolution Adoption for Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls at Public Hearing
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will be holding a public hearing Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the McPherson Government Campus Auditorium to adopt annual rate resolutions and certify non-ad valorem assessment rolls.
Ocala Police Seek Help Identifying Woman Accused of Racking Up $11,000 in Fraudulent Charges
The Ocala Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a woman suspected of defrauding a local resident, leading to over $11,000 in unauthorized charges.
Hegseth and Caine visit Puerto Rico as US steps up military operations in the Caribbean
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived in Puerto Rico on Monday for an unexpected visit as the U.S. steps up its military operations against drug cartels in the Caribbean.
Gainesville High assistant principal receives Yale University award for impact on student
Gainesville High School assistant principal Dr. Mallory Becker has been named a recipient of the 2025 Yale Educator Award, which honors tea hers and counselors who inspire and support students to achieve excellence.
Rick Davies, co-founder and singer of Supertramp, dies at 81
Rick Davies, the co-founder, singer and songwriter of British band Supertramp, has died after a long battle with cancer, the band said Monday. He was 81.