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Ocala homebuilder acquires home improvement company
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A homebuilder from Ocala is expanding its company. Design and construction company Wilmek has acquired exterior home improvement company Oswald, according to a press release issued Wednesday. Both businesses are based in Ocala. Oswald designs, fabricates and installs aluminum structures such as screen rooms, patio covers...
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Paddock Mall food court restaurant fined for July health inspection failure over rodents
An Ocala mall food court restaurant that was temporarily closed in July after health inspectors discovered dead rodents on the premises has been formally fined for the violation. Pei Wei Express, located inside the Paddock Mall food court at 3100 SW College Road, was issued a $400 fine by the...
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The Braised Onion fined $800 for failed health inspection in March
An east Ocala restaurant that was briefly forced to close its doors earlier this year following a failed health inspection has been fined by the state. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued two separate administrative fines totaling $800 against The Braised Onion, located at 754 NE 25th Avenue, in disciplinary orders finalized on Oct. 5.
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Low participation, high costs prompt Ocala to end solar subscription service
The Ocala City Council will consider ending the city’s Community Solar Subscription Program next week following years of low participation and high administrative costs. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, council members will vote on a resolution to sunset the program, which originally launched in June 2020 through Ocala Electric Utility (OEU).
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Ocala considering new relocation grants, repair loans for mobile home residents under new state rules
For the first time under Ocala’s affordable housing program, mobile home owners could soon become eligible for up to $15,000 in forgivable repair loans and up to $10,000 in relocation grants. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, Ocala City Council members will consider a resolution to amend...
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We need a Costco in Ocala, and other shopping options in Marion Oaks
As a Marion Oaks resident, I feel that we are in the need of a good gym. The closest one is way over on College Road. A Cotsco would be of great help besides the Walmart Supercenter that is coming soon and the Publix. Also, a Lowes or Home Depot...
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Winning lottery ticket worth $48,204 sold at Marion Oaks convenience store
Another winning lottery ticket worth more than $48,000 was sold at a convenience store in Marion Oaks on Sunday, marking the latest in a series of big wins across Marion County this year. The winning Fantasy 5 ticket was purchased at the Marion Oaks Quick Stop, located at 287 Marion...
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Ocala Opens First Station in 36 Years Designed for Engine and Rescue Units as Tax Cuts Loom Over Budget
Ocala Fire Rescue has opened Fire Station 8 on the city's northwest side, a three-bay facility on Northwest 45th Terrace near Interstate 75. It is the first station in 36 years designed to house both a fire engine and a rescue unit under the same roof. The milestone comes just as newly passed Amendment 3 threatens to squeeze the budgets that fund operations like it.
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Horse Farms Forever leaders hosting 2026 Conservation Summit
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Back for its seventh year, the 2026 conservation summit will return to Ocala. Leaders with Horse Farms Forever hope to inspire the community to get more involved in conservation. The purpose of the summit is for the community to come together to have important conversations about...