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Gainesville Commissioner to Hold More Sunshine Meetings This Week

Gainesville City Commissioner Desmon Duncan-Walker will continue holding Sunshine meetings this week where she meets with one other commissioner and staff department leaders. Duncan-Walker says that some employees fear retaliation for reporting their concerns to the city's Department of Human Resources and the Office of Equal Opportunity (formerly the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion).

Gainesville, FL · 2d
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Alachua Chronicle

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Two ACPS teachers honored through TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Most Valuable Teacher program

Robert Moramarco, a math teacher at Newberry High School, and Amy Beres, a music and band teacher at Howard Bishop Middle School, received surprise visits at their schools this week from representatives of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl organization. The post Two ACPS teachers honored through TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Most Valuable Teacher program appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 21h

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A Marion County, FL, Darrell's Diner was cited for 9 violations and was issued a warning

A state licensing inspection in Marion County found nine violations at Darrell's Diner, 4409 NW Blitchton Rd in Ocala, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered a follow-up review of the local eatery.

Marion County, FL · 4d
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Marion schools admits omissions in arrest notice

The district corrected its message about Jeffrey Farris, but questions remain about whether parents received the required information on time.

Marion County, FL · 4d

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Marion County voters choose school board members in Districts 4 and 5

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) — Marion County voters on Tuesday are choosing who will serve in District 4 and District 5 on the school board. In District 4, Michael Mills and Brigitte Smith are running for the seat now held by Nancy Thrower. Thrower, the incumbent, is not running again. In District 5, incumbent Sarah James faces challenger Donald Barber.

Marion County, FL · 3d

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Second Target store proposed near State Road 200 in Marion County

OCALA, Fla. – A proposed second Target store near State Road 200 is sparking debate among Marion County residents, with some welcoming the convenience and others raising concerns about traffic and overdevelopment. The site plan places the new store next to a Walmart Neighborhood Market along State Road 200,...

Marion County, FL · 2d

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Ocklawaha River Raid returns to bring local history to life

OCKLAWAHA, FL (352today.com) – The 1st Brigade, PACS Inc. is hosting another year of living history at the Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. HWY 475, Ocala. The 42nd Annual Ocklawaha River Raid Civil War Re-enactment Living History Weekend will be hosted Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 7-8, 2026, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ocala, FL · 2d

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Dreamland Amusements brings rides, games and cirque to Marion County

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Dreamland Amusements was host to the annual I-75 Flea Market Fair from Wednesday, Oct. 28-Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 4121 NW 44th Ave., Ocala. Dreamland Amusements visits multiple counties every year sporting vendors, food tricks, rides and live performances. Guests had the opportunity to explore...

Ocala, FL · 4d

Alachua Chronicle

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School Board hears from teachers, discusses state audit, approves math coaches

At the November 2 meeting, the School Board of Alachua County recognized Tina Certain at her last meeting, heard from teachers and the union about new initiatives, reviewed an audit that could cost the district over $300,000, and approved math coaches for Rawlings and Williams elementary schools. The post School Board hears from teachers, discusses state audit, approves math coaches appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 2d

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Gilchrist County passes ballot measure to fund emergency fire rescue services

Gilchrist County had its own charter amendment on the ballot this November — for emergency fire rescue services. It passed Tuesday, with 62.52% of the vote. The amendment would add a one-cent sales tax to anything bought in Gilchrist County. The vice chair of the county commission tells WUFT this tax would affect all purchases made within the county. They are concerned about the controversial Amendment 3, which also passed Tuesday.

Gilchrist County, FL · 1d

Ocala Star Banner

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Incumbent Sarah James beats challenger Donald "Donny" Barber

Incumbent Marion County School Board member Sarah James held onto the School Board District 5 seat when she beat her challenger, Donald "Donny" Barber, in the general election. James, who came into office in 2022, will continue her role as chair with her victory. Once the early returns were reported, James had 57.60% of the vote, or 48,045 votes, to Barber's 42.40%, or 35,362 votes. Barber is Archer's city manager. The early returns include mail ballots and early voting. With half of the votes counted, James held her lead. She had 55.98% or 64,452, to Barber's 44.02% or 50,689. At the end, James finished with 55.27% or 76,999. Barber had 62,311 or 44.73%. James and Barber emerged from the four-candidate August primary as the top two vote recipients. Since neither got 50% plus one, they moved to the November election. School board members serve four-year terms and are elected countywide, even though they represent individual districts. The race is nonpartisan, and the annual salary is $52,021. Contact Austin L. Miller at austin.miller@starbanner.com (This story was updated to meet our standards.) This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Incumbent Sarah James beats challenger Donald "Donny" Barber

Marion County, FL · 3d

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Election Results: Marshall Rawson takes Florida District 10 House representative race

Marshall Rawson defeated Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson by 36.4 percentage points in the race to represent the Florida House’s 10th District. Called shortly after 8:30 p.m., Rawson ended the race with a little under 43,000 votes; Malwitz-Jipson finished with just under 20,000. Rawson thanked his supporters via a post on X,...

Florida · 3d

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Marion County committee advances plan that could help decrease pet overpopulation

In Marion County, there’s a new plan to help decrease pet overpopulation. The plan is from a group known as VOCAL, a nonprofit focused on helping residents care for their pets. The county’s development review committee approved the concept plan in its meeting Nov. 2. It would create...

Marion County, FL · 1d

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Veterans event renamed in honor of local hero

When the phrase “freedom isn’t free” is heard, the relatives of Interlachen’s Robert H. Jenkins Jr. resonate with it to a different degree than many other families. Jenkins, who has been celebrated as a Putnam County hero, died March 5, 1969, when he threw himself on a live grenade while serving as a Marine in the Vietnam War.

Interlachen, FL · 2d

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Concert, fireworks at Marion County Veterans Memorial Park to honor those who served

The Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band will host its annual “Veterans Light the Stars” concert and fireworks show in Ocala this weekend. The event will take place on Sunday, November 8, at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, located at 2601 E. Fort King Street in Ocala.

Ocala, FL · 23h

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Ocala, Marion County officials proclaim Nov. 14 as ‘Put Down the Phone Day’

Local leaders across Ocala and Marion County have officially proclaimed Saturday, Nov. 14, as “Look Up Marion, Put Down the Phone Day,” urging residents to disconnect from screens and engage in quality, face-to-face time with family and friends. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Marion County Board of County...

Ocala, FL · 2d

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Stentiford Construction brings decades of experience to Ocala’s next generation of homes

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A community is shaped by more than the buildings that line its streets. It’s shaped by the people who build them, the care that goes into the work and the relationships that stand behind each project. For Stentiford Construction, those principles have guided the...

Ocala, FL · 21h

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Amy Trask unseats Chad Johnson in Florida House District 22

Democrat Amy Trask flipped Florida House District 22 on Nov. 3, defeating incumbent Rep. Chad Johnson by 2,089 votes in an upset that handed Democrats a rare legislative seat pickup in predominantly Republican North Central Florida. Trask, D-Gainesville, received 40,402 votes to Johnson's 38,313 across District 22, which includes Levy and Gilchrist counties and southwestern Alachua County. Trask's advantage came from Alachua County, where she outperformed Johnson 34,180 to 18,748. Johnson, R-Chiefland, carried both Gilchrist and Levy counties. In Gilchrist County, Johnson received 6,388 votes to Trask's 1,356. In Levy County, Johnson received 13,177 votes to Trask's 4,866. Local results: Cornell holds County Commission seat, Miller wins School Board race Trask also ran for the seat in 2024 but lost to David Arreola, D-Gainesville, in the Democratic primary. Johnson defeated Arreola with 56% of the vote in the 2024 general election, succeeding Republican Chuck Clemons, who could not seek reelection because of term limits. As newly reelected Alachua County Commission Chair Ken Cornell took the stage outside Heartwood Soundstage, chants of "Amy" could be heard in the background. Trask gave a short victory speech, thanking her family, volunteers, voters and community. "This moment is huge because we have an opportunity

Florida · 3d

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Ocala group crafting comfort for vets and children through thousands of blankets, hats, other handmade goods

Over a year after setting out to craft lap blankets for others, a dedicated group of crafters in an Ocala retirement community has donated dozens of their handmade afghans to military veterans, patients undergoing medical treatments, and children facing crisis situations across Marion County. Last year, Lt. Col. Joseph Brown...

Ocala, FL · 2d

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Gainesville leaders hold grand opening celebration for downtown ‘Streatery’

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — The Streatery, a downtown Gainesville street once open to vehicle traffic, is now a permanent pedestrian corridor, and community members and city leaders held a grand opening celebration on Friday evening. The area is designed to give people more room to walk, connect, and enjoy...

Gainesville, FL · 22h