Dr. Allison Campbell named president-elect of Florida School Boards Association
Campbell becomes first Marion County School Board member to lead FSBA, the state’s largest school board organization.
Education
College of Central Florida hosts free Application Day with scholarship giveaway
Prospective students can apply for free, explore degree options, tour CF campuses, and enter to win tuition coverage during June events in Ocala, Chiefland, and Lecanto.
From Ocala roots to Daisy honors: Dustten Martineau recognized for extraordinary nursing care
Vanguard grad and UNF-trained nurse Dustten Martineau earns prestigious DAISY Award for compassion and clinical excellence at Baptist Medical Center Beaches.
Beacon College awarded $210K Fogg Trust grant to expand campus and fund scholarships
Leesburg’s Beacon College will renovate a new mixed-use facility and provide scholarships for students with learning differences, thanks to the Edward C. and Lisbeth A. Fogg Charitable Trust.
College of Central Florida unveils record workforce expansion for 2024–25
New programs in nursing, agriculture, hospitality, GIS, and CDL training address Florida’s job market needs.
Public invited to review proposed health and PE curriculum for Marion County schools
Open review night set for June 18 as district committees consider new instructional materials for middle and high school students.
Florida-grown hops bring sweet success to craft beer industry
UF/IFAS scientists revolutionize hop production in Florida, offering brewers unique aromas and now easier-to-use hop pellets.
Defunct Ocala: Taylor Field, Ocala’s first gateway to the skies
Exploring the lost landmarks and attractions that shaped Marion County’s past
Federal grant funds evaluation of Marion County’s diversion drug court program
University researchers to assess compliance and effectiveness of specialty court under Bureau of Justice grant.
Leadership changes coming to Marion County schools for 2025-26 school year
New principals and administrative shifts announced for several campuses ahead of School Board approval on July 1.