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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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These Alachua County restaurants failed health inspections

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Alachua County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Alachua County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Alachua County restaurant inspection site . Which Alachua County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Best Western

Alachua County, FL · 3d

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Life Still Feels Good In This Underrated Florida Town Where Rent Stays Under $800

Most people drive through Palatka without stopping, which is their loss and, honestly, a little bit your gain. This small city along the St. Johns River in Putnam County has been quietly offering something that most of Florida has stopped being able to promise, which is a genuinely good life at a price that doesn’t require you to make uncomfortable financial decisions.

Palatka, FL · 7d
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Election Results: City of Gainesville Charter Amendment passes

Gainesville’s charter amendment passed with more than 52% of the vote Tuesday night. The amendment allows the Gainesville city commissioners to fill vacancies on the commission by appointment. The appointee would fill the seat until it goes back up for election. Commissioner Bryan Eastman said he was the one...

Gainesville, FL · 3d

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Gainesville Attorney Encourages “No” Vote on Judge Lewis Retention Over Support of Mask Mandates During COVID-19

On October 21, the Suwannee County Republican Party posted a message from Gainesville attorney Jeff Childers regarding the retention vote on Appellate Judge Joseph Lewis Jr. The statement appears to originate from Childers' newsletter, "Coffee and Covid News." Under Florida law, appellate judges are appointed by the governor and voters...

Gainesville, FL · 4d

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Rawson wins Florida House District 10 race

LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) — Republican Marshall Rawson won the race for Florida House of Representatives District 10, defeating Democrat Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson. The district represents Baker, Bradford, Columbia and Union counties, as well as part of Alachua County. Incumbent Chuck Brannan was term-limited and could not seek re-election. Rawson’s...

Alachua County, FL · 3d

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Marion County issues fifth rabies alert of year after rabid raccoon found in Sparr

Health officials in Marion County issued another rabies alert on Monday after a raccoon killed in the Sparr area tested positive for the disease, marking at least the fifth official rabies advisory issued across the county this year. The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) confirmed the infection...

Marion County, FL · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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45th Annual Marion County Chili Cook-Off returning to Ocala this weekend

The Annual Marion County Chili Cook-Off will bring a chili competition, car show, and several family activities to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion this Saturday, with all proceeds from the event benefiting The Cornerstone School. The 45th Annual Marion County Chili Cook-Off will take place on Saturday, November 7, from 10:00...

Ocala, FL · 4d

Ocala Gazette

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An open letter to Florida’s firefighters and their unions: Get the lawyers in the room before you need them

An open letter to Florida's firefighters and their unions argues they need legal counsel in place before trouble starts, drawing on what happened to former Marion County Fire Rescue Capt. Vic Payette during the Station 21 hazing investigation. The post An open letter to Florida’s firefighters and their unions: Get the lawyers in the room before you need them appeared first on Ocala Gazette .

Florida · 1d

Action News Jax

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Power outage prompts boil water advisory in Putnam County

Due to a power outage, there is no water running on the East Putnam Regional Water System on Tuesday morning.

Putnam County, FL · 3d

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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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Amendment 3, school operating expenses, parks bond referendum get “yes” votes in Marion

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – As nearly all the ballots are in, it looks like three of the five measures on the Marion County ballot will pass. Amendment 3, the “bigger homestead exemption” amendment, topped the 60-percent threshold all proposed amendments to the state constitution must exceed in order to pass.

Marion County, FL · 3d

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Jeff Bairstow wins county commission race; school tax and bond issue pass

Jeff Bairstow beat Leonard Michael Racioppi, a write-in candidate, for the Marion County Commission District 4 seat in the Nov. 3 election. A former Ocala Police Department officer, the Republican beat a crowded field in the August primary. Bairstow is replacing board Chairman Carl Zalak, who's not seeking reelection. The final vote count had Bairstow with 121,697 or 91.85%, to Racioppi's 10,793 or 8.15%. Bairstow joins Mike Crimi, another Republican, who won his August contest for District 2. Crimi is taking over from Commissioner Kathy Bryant, who did not seek another term. Crimi had faced a write-in candidate, but that candidate withdrew after the primary. Both Bryant and Zalak came onto the commission together 16 years ago. The annual salary for a county commissioner is $110,896. A look at other results + The 1-mill school property tax to fund school programs like "art, music, and physical education programs; library/media services; school safety; Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs; (and) early learning programs (added this year,)" passed overwhelmingly with 67.71% of the vote (105,045 votes.) First passed in 2014, and renewed in 2018 and 2022, the tax will remain in effect through 2030. + A ballot issue that permits county government

Marion County, FL · 3d

Alachua Chronicle

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Unofficial results for the 2026 General Election

Unofficial General Election results The post Unofficial results for the 2026 General Election appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 3d

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Voters in three Central Florida counties weigh in on land, water conservation

This election, Central Florida voters weighed in on funding for land and water protection in Brevard and Marion counties. Additionally, in Volusia County, voters narrowly approved a charter amendment creating a registry of conservation lands which could not be sold, disposed of or transferred without a supermajority council vote. The...

Brevard County, FL · 2d

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Rawson wins Florida House District 10 race

Florida · 3d

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Thoroughbred racetrack developer announces it has found a location in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Gilligan Racing, LLC and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association announced last week that they have secured a new location for a new Thoroughbred racing facility in Marion County. Of course, they’re not saying exactly where just yet. In a...

Marion County, FL · 3d