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Florida Politicsmunicipal broadband expansion

Ocala is budgeting $6.2M to expand its city-owned internet. The study behind it is not easy to find

Ocala is budgeting $6.2M to expand its city-owned internet. The study behind it is not easy to find Florida Politics

Sep 8, 2026

352Today.compublic transit

Residents Take Their First Ride on the Ocala O-Line Trolley after Ribbon Cutting (PHOTOS)

Residents Take Their First Ride on the Ocala O-Line Trolley after Ribbon Cutting (PHOTOS) 352Today.com

Aug 28, 2026

352Today.compublic transit

Downtown Ocala’s O-Line Trolley to Become Actual Trolley with Ribbon Cutting Friday

Downtown Ocala’s O-Line Trolley to Become Actual Trolley with Ribbon Cutting Friday 352Today.com

Aug 26, 2026

WCJB | TV20email scam recovery

Ocala recovers most funds lost in email scam, loses two employees

Ocala recovers most funds lost in email scam, loses two employees WCJB | TV20

Aug 21, 2026

352Today.comair show planning

Air Show Could Bring the Blue Angels to Ocala International Airport in April 2027

Air Show Could Bring the Blue Angels to Ocala International Airport in April 2027 352Today.com

Aug 21, 2026

352Today.comcode enforcement

Ocala Property Owner Says Code Fines and Outdated Notice Nearly Blocked Land Sale

Ocala Property Owner Says Code Fines and Outdated Notice Nearly Blocked Land Sale 352Today.com

Aug 13, 2026

WCJB | TV20cybersecurity fraud

City of Ocala loses $277K in email vendor scam

City of Ocala loses $277K in email vendor scam WCJB | TV20

Aug 6, 2026

352Today.comhousing development

City of Ocala Approves Development of Up to 590 Homes on Former Quarry Site

City of Ocala Approves Development of Up to 590 Homes on Former Quarry Site 352Today.com

Aug 6, 2026

352Today.comcity fraud investigation

(UPDATE: City Responds) Ocala Officials Clash over Transparency on Nearly $500,000 City Fraud Case Under Investigation

(UPDATE: City Responds) Ocala Officials Clash over Transparency on Nearly $500,000 City Fraud Case Under Investigation 352Today.com

Aug 5, 2026

352Today.comkratom ban

Ocala City Council Takes Strong Stand, Pushes Kratom Ban in Partnership with Marion County

Ocala City Council Takes Strong Stand, Pushes Kratom Ban in Partnership with Marion County 352Today.com

Jul 22, 2026

352Today.comairport infrastructure

Ocala City Council Approves FAA Grant for Taxiway Design at Ocala International Airport

Ocala City Council Approves FAA Grant for Taxiway Design at Ocala International Airport 352Today.com

Jul 22, 2026

352Today.comrezoning

Ocala City Council Approves Rezoning for Bitting’s Pharmacy Property on SE 17th Street

Ocala City Council Approves Rezoning for Bitting’s Pharmacy Property on SE 17th Street 352Today.com

Jul 8, 2026

Community Pulse

KAS Ocala development agreement

5203 SW 20th Street rezone

Ocala Fiber Network

Dangerous building — 155 NW 16th Terrace (CE26-1088)

Downtown Golf Cart Expansion and Parking

FY 2026-27 City Budget and Millage Rate Adoption

ENV26-0106

CE25-1101

CE26-0150

Purchase of inventory items for Ocala Fiber Network

Alcohol permit for BJ's Wholesale Club #260

Public Comments

City response and communication

Housing rehabilitation program

Kratom regulation

CE26-0287

CE26-0556

CE25-0326

CE26-0031

CE25-0422

CE26-0560

2019 2169

Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Privacy Concerns

Utility Billing Dispute

Code Enforcement Practices and Penalties

Ocala 52 Partners Planned Development

SW 20th Street Land Use and Zoning Cleanup

Proposed Ban on Kratom Sales

Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Interlocal Agreement

Business & jobs

Fiber Optic Utility Construction Disruption

Discontinuation of Curbside Recycling Services

Kenward at Heathbrook PD Amendment

Neighborhood development notifications

East Ocala CRA Redevelopment Grants

Ocala Fire Rescue response

Curbside recycling program discontinuation

SW 43rd Court Development

Case #: CE25-0040

Case No: CE26-0375

Case No: CE25-0929

Fiber Optic Installation Disruptions and Vendor Accountability

Domestic violence and abuse awareness

Police officer conduct investigation

Congressional appropriations

Words of wisdom

Honorary street naming

Police support and personal mission

721 NE Second St. Deck and Window COA

Air Curtain Incinerators at Materials Recovery Facilities