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Brevard schools superintendent leaving for EFSC job
SchoolsThe Brevard Public Schools superintendent is leaving the district for a job at Eastern Florida State College.
Marion County Florida DeskNov 6, 2026
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DCF contractor arrested in abuse-reporting case, deputies say
Police, fire and courtsMarion 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 townThe race, election date and vote totals are not identified in the available record.
Marion County Florida DeskNov 5, 2026
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Purple Alert issued after elderly man disappears in Marion County
Around townA Purple Alert has been issued in Marion County following the disappearance of an elderly man.
Marion County Florida DeskNov 3, 2026
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Florida Property-Tax Measure Could Affect Police Funding
Police, fire and courtsA Florida ballot measure involving property taxes raises questions about funding for police, fire services and courts.
Marion County Florida DeskOct 30, 2026
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Florida Property-Tax Measure Raises Police-Funding Questions
Police, fire and courtsA 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
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Oakcrest Elementary Could Near Capacity Under Rezoning Plan
SchoolsThe 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
SchoolsMarion County School Board members say residents want the former Central Elementary building preserved.
Marion County Florida DeskOct 10, 2026
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Gainesville, Ocala search team deploys before Isaias
Police, fire and courtsA 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
Around townThe 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
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Grand jury praises Marion County EMS, flags funding gap
Police, fire and courtsA 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
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Marion County votes to foreclose on Summerfield lot
Around townMarion 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 developmentA 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
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Ocala police failed to investigate possible DUI before deadly crash
Police, fire and courtsOcala 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
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Former NC State trainer arrested in Ocala sex-abuse case
Police, fire and courtsAuthorities 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
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Rabies confirmed in a Marion County bobcat
Around townMarion 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 courtsDeputies 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
SchoolsThe Marion County School Board is scheduled to consider the Wyomina Park-to-Oakcrest plan Tuesday.
Marion County Florida DeskSep 22, 2026