Open in NewsBreak

Williston

See all locations
Customize your news
77°F
publisher avatar

Municipal

Action News Jax

partner publisher · 236.9K followers
article img

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

352today.com

website

Marion County commissioners approve amendment to interlocal agreement for medical examiner services

OCALA, FL (352Today.com) – At its regular biweekly meeting on Tuesday, Marion County commissioners approved a housekeeping change to a multi-county deal that shares the cost of medical examiner services, aligning the written agreement with how the office has already been operating. On November 3, 2026, the Board of...

Marion County, FL · 3d
article img

WCJB

website

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
article img

ocala-news.com

website

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
article img

Daily News

website

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 · 1d

352today.com

website

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 · 2d

Ocala Star Banner

partner publisher · 20.6K followers

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 · 2d

Alachua Chronicle

partner publisher · 16.2K followers

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 · 2d

Gary Smith

user · 33.4K followers

Marion County, FL, Restaurants with the Most Violations in October 2026

If you ate out in Marion County, Florida, this past October, you will want to know which kitchens had the most trouble during their recent restaurant inspection. State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 105 restaurants in Marion County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 64 establishments passed on their first visit. The bad news is that 41 restaurants failed to meet standards initially, with some requiring follow-up inspections before meeting food-serving standards.

Marion County, FL · 5d

cfpublic.org

website

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

WCJB

publisher · 45.2K followers

Rawson wins Florida House District 10 race

Florida · 2d

352today.com

website

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

familydestinationsguide.com

website

Florida Is Home To A Flea Market So Massive, It Takes A Full Day To Walk Through

There are places in Florida that demand your entire Saturday, and the Market of Marion in Belleview is one of them, not because it’s complicated, but because it’s that good. Once you step through those gates, the clock stops mattering and the bargains start doing all the talking.

Florida · 5d

352today.com

website

Holiday Guide 2026: Here’s your list of seasonal events in North Central Florida

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – We tend to go on and on about how many seasonal events happen in North Central Florida during “winter,” but that’s only because the list of seasonal events also goes on and on. Here’s our living rundown of 2026 holiday-season to-dos...

Marion County, FL · 4d

wuft.org

website

Ken Cornell wins fourth term on Alachua County Commission

The crowd at the Heartwood Soundstage in Gainesville erupted in cheers when Democratic incumbent Ken Cornell won his fourth term as the District 4 chair on the Alachua County Commission Tuesday night. Now going on his 13th year on the commission, Cornell, 57, beat out opponent Dewayne Baines, a no-party-affiliated...

Alachua County, FL · 2d

windfm.com

website

Florida Highway Patrol’s annual ‘Stuff the Charger’ food drive is underway

TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – Once again, the Florida Highway Patrol is teaming up with local food banks and other charitable organizations across the Sunshine State for its monthlong “Stuff the Charger” food donation drive. Donations of nonperishable food can be dropped off at any FHP troop headquarters—like...

Florida · 3d

Daily News

website

Harvey re-elected while eyeing tight statewide races

Larry Harvey won another term on the Putnam County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night, according to unofficial results, but the mood at Republican headquarters in Palatka stayed tense for much of the evening. Supporters gathered around computer screens as early returns showed Democratic candidates leading statewide races. Republicans eventually...

Putnam County, FL · 2d

WCJB

website

Columbia, Levy County voters decide commission races

LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) — Voters in Columbia County and Levy County are deciding three county commission races. Incumbent Rocky Ford is facing challenger Clint Pittman for the District 2 seat on the Columbia County Commission. Both candidates are focusing on responsible spending and the county’s future. Columbia...

Levy County, FL · 3d

352today.com

website

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

Alachua Chronicle

partner publisher · 16.2K followers

Alachua County pothole repair update for the week of Oct. 26 – Nov. 1

During the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, Alachua County Public Works crews repaired 866 potholes and strip-milled and resurfaced 7,127 linear feet of roadway. The post Alachua County pothole repair update for the week of Oct. 26 – Nov. 1 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 3d