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Marion County Florida Desk covers weather alerts, local government, schools, roads and business news for Marion County, Florida.

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Brevard schools superintendent leaving for EFSC job

Schools

The Brevard Public Schools superintendent is leaving the district for a job at Eastern Florida State College.

Marion County Florida DeskNov 6, 2026

News · Marion County · Florida

DCF contractor arrested in abuse-reporting case, deputies say

Police, fire and courts

Marion County deputies say a Department of Children and Families contractor was arrested after failing to report abuse involving Paisley Brown’s sibling.

Marion County Florida DeskNov 6, 2026

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Marion County unofficial election results

Around town

The race, election date and vote totals are not identified in the available record.

Marion County Florida DeskNov 5, 2026

News · Marion County · Florida

Purple Alert issued after elderly man disappears in Marion County

Around town

A Purple Alert has been issued in Marion County following the disappearance of an elderly man.

Marion County Florida DeskNov 3, 2026

News · Marion County · Florida

Florida Property-Tax Measure Could Affect Police Funding

Police, fire and courts

A Florida ballot measure involving property taxes raises questions about funding for police, fire services and courts.

Marion County Florida DeskOct 30, 2026

News · Marion County · Florida

Florida Property-Tax Measure Raises Police-Funding Questions

Police, fire and courts

A Florida ballot proposal is described as a threat to police funding, but its terms and election status remain unestablished.

Marion County Florida DeskOct 28, 2026

News · Marion County · Florida

Oakcrest Elementary Could Near Capacity Under Rezoning Plan

Schools

The Marion County School Board expects Oakcrest Elementary to approach its enrollment limit if a proposed rezoning plan moves forward.

Marion County Florida DeskOct 13, 2026

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Board members say community wants Central Elementary saved

Schools

Marion County School Board members say residents want the former Central Elementary building preserved.

Marion County Florida DeskOct 10, 2026

News · Marion County · Ocala · Florida

Gainesville, Ocala search team deploys before Isaias

Police, fire and courts

A search and rescue team from Gainesville and Ocala has deployed to Florida’s Panhandle ahead of Isaias.

Marion County Florida DeskOct 8, 2026

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Historic Marion County school building faces sell-or-save question

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The future of a historic Marion County school building is being framed around whether the property should be sold or preserved.

Marion County Florida DeskOct 8, 2026

News · Marion County · Ocala · Florida

Grand jury praises Marion County EMS, flags funding gap

Police, fire and courts

A Marion County grand jury praised the county’s EMS safety net while identifying a funding gap that could require public attention.

Marion County Florida DeskOct 6, 2026

News · Marion County · Florida

Marion County votes to foreclose on Summerfield lot

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Marion County voted to begin foreclosure action on a Summerfield lot carrying in code liens.

Marion County Florida DeskOct 6, 2026

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500-home Florida development faces resident opposition

Housing and development

A proposed 500-home development in a Florida county is drawing objections from residents as the project moves through review.

Marion County Florida DeskOct 4, 2026

News · Marion County · Ocala · Florida

Ocala police failed to investigate possible DUI before deadly crash

Police, fire and courts

Ocala police are accused of not investigating a possible DUI involving a driver who later allegedly caused a deadly crash.

Marion County Florida DeskOct 1, 2026

News · Marion County · Ocala · Florida

Former NC State trainer arrested in Ocala sex-abuse case

Police, fire and courts

Authorities in Ocala arrested a former NC State head trainer accused of sexually abusing male athletes who were part of the Wolfpack program.

Marion County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026

News · Marion County · Florida

Rabies confirmed in a Marion County bobcat

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Marion County health officials are urging residents to use caution after rabies was confirmed in a bobcat.

Marion County Florida DeskSep 23, 2026

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Deputies: Florida woman fatally stabbed man after drinking

Police, fire and courts

Deputies say a night of drinking ended with a Florida woman stabbing a man to death.

Marion County Florida DeskSep 22, 2026

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School board to take up Wyomina Park-Oakcrest plan Tuesday

Schools

The Marion County School Board is scheduled to consider the Wyomina Park-to-Oakcrest plan Tuesday.

Marion County Florida DeskSep 22, 2026

News · Marion County · Florida

Marion County pauses large data centers for one year

Around town

Marion County has paused large commercial data centers for a year, using 50 megawatts as the dividing line for projects covered by the action.

Marion County Florida DeskSep 18, 2026

News · Marion County · Ocala · Florida

Mother and 5-year-old shot in Ocala, police say

Police, fire and courts

Police say gunfire from a vehicle behind a mother and her child struck both of them in Ocala.

Marion County Florida DeskSep 17, 2026

News · Marion County · Ocala · Florida

Ocala police seek tips after shooting injures mother and child

Police, fire and courts

Ocala police are asking the public for information after a drive-by shooting injured a mother and her young child.

Marion County Florida DeskSep 16, 2026

News · Marion County · Florida

Grand jury report alleges serious DCF failures in Central Florida

Police, fire and courts

A grand jury report accuses DCF of serious failures in several Central Florida counties.

Marion County Florida DeskSep 6, 2026

News · Marion County · Florida

Marion grand jury faults Florida DCF on child protection

Police, fire and courts

A Marion grand jury report sharply criticizes Florida DCF’s work protecting children.

Marion County Florida DeskSep 5, 2026

News · Marion County · Ocala · Florida

Marion sheriff, Ocala police retain plate readers

Police, fire and courts

The two Marion County law enforcement agencies are continuing to use license plate readers, with state roads excluded.

Marion County Florida DeskSep 5, 2026