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Recent coverage of Marion County from local and regional media.

WUFTlocal election measures

Breaking down local election measures across North Central Florida

Breaking down local election measures across North Central Florida WUFT

Nov 2, 2026

352Today.comarts programming

City of Ocala’s Tuscawilla Art Park Series returns in 2027

City of Ocala’s Tuscawilla Art Park Series returns in 2027 352Today.com

Oct 30, 2026

Central Florida Public Mediaconservation bond referendum

Voters could approve bonds, property tax to protect Marion County’s natural resources

Voters could approve bonds, property tax to protect Marion County’s natural resources Central Florida Public Media

Oct 30, 2026

WKMGpopulation decline

People are fleeing Florida’s least popular city, new report says

People are fleeing Florida’s least popular city, new report says WKMG

Nov 12, 2025

Ocala StarBannerschool board ethics complaint

School Board's Sarah James cleared of ethics complaints lodged by fellow board member Nancy Thrower

School Board's Sarah James cleared of ethics complaints lodged by fellow board member Nancy Thrower Ocala StarBanner

Mar 14, 2025

Ocala StarBannerlocal development projects

A hotel, two new schools and more: What's coming to Ocala and Marion County in 2025?

A hotel, two new schools and more: What's coming to Ocala and Marion County in 2025? Ocala StarBanner

Dec 12, 2024

Ocala StarBanneranimal shelter construction

'A historic day' New animal shelter for Marion County, Florida is being built

'A historic day' New animal shelter for Marion County, Florida is being built Ocala StarBanner

Oct 30, 2024

Ocala StarBannerhurricane recovery

Live updates on Friday: Ocala and Marion County recover from Hurricane Helene

Live updates on Friday: Ocala and Marion County recover from Hurricane Helene Ocala StarBanner

Sep 27, 2024

Ocala StarBannerproperty value growth

Marion County's property value grew 21.04% in one year, 7 points higher than early report

Marion County's property value grew 21.04% in one year, 7 points higher than early report Ocala StarBanner

Jul 13, 2022

Ocala StarBannerresidential development approval

NE Marion: Commission will soon decide fate of 251-home community south of NE 35th Street

NE Marion: Commission will soon decide fate of 251-home community south of NE 35th Street Ocala StarBanner

Jun 12, 2022

Ocala StarBannerproperty values

Boom! Marion County property value hits record $28.01 billion, up 14.02% in just one year

Boom! Marion County property value hits record $28.01 billion, up 14.02% in just one year Ocala StarBanner

Jun 2, 2022

Community Pulse

Lien release 9.3

Southeast Livestock Pavilion fees

Property maintenance and code enforcement

Community Development District 4 liaison

Encroachment/intersection agreements (7.5.2)

Animal welfare grant funding

Encroachment/intersection agreements (7.5.3)

Lien release 9.1

Lien release 9.2

Code enforcement lien releases

Bennoon rezone (261104ZC)

Telecommunication tower (260702SU)

Private shooting range (261005SU)

Billboard setback amendment

Billboard and off-site sign regulations

Drainage retention area exchange

Freedom Crossings access amendment

Highway 318 speed limits

Library property dumping and fencing

Commission appreciation

Majesty Corner warehouse SUP

49th Street Gateway development

Gaston/Denali composting facility

Speeding and cut-through traffic

Code enforcement foreclosure (8.1)

Capozzoli ag enclave traffic

Highway 40/80th Avenue drainage pond land swap

Veterans partnership with Chuck's Piggy Bank

Capozzoli ag enclave density

Betsy King rooster accommodation

AI data centers and power grid risk

484 Land Holdings tree preservation

Chuck's Piggy Bank spay/neuter event and proposed clinic

Marrero goats accommodation

484 Land Holdings tree clearing

Capozzoli ag enclave statute

Marrero goats / equal treatment

Forest Library dumping and Dust Bowl maintenance

Freedom Crossings developer's agreement

Silver Creek road assessment

Civil restitution liens

Water main connection waiver

Southern Oaks RV buffer

Forest library property dumping

Government accountability

Assessments

Solid waste assessment

Fire rescue assessment

Forest Springs affordable housing

Civil restitution lien release