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The latest education in Ocala and Marion County, Florida. Local school coverage, including Marion County Public Schools, the School Board of Marion County, Marion Technical College, College of Central Florida Ocala Campus, and Taylor College in Ocala, Marion County, and surrounding areas in Florida.

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‘I’m going to shoot the kid’: Caller jailed in Dunnellon school shooting hoax

A Canadian man who believed he was in a relationship with a 13-year-old in Marion County is behind bars after he allegedly made a series of hoax calls, including one in which he claimed to be shooting children at Dunnellon Middle School. 

Paid internships available with Ocala Water Resources and Engineering

The City of Ocala's Water Resources and Engineering is offering paid internships for $15 an hour this summer for high school students interested in learning about pursuing a career in utilities and local government. 

Marion officials break ground on new elementary schools

Marion County officials broke ground on two new elementary schools in Ocala on Thursday. 

Marion breaking ground on two new elementary schools

Marion County Public School officials will break ground on two new elementary schools this week that are both scheduled to open in time for the 2025-2026 school year. 

College of Central Florida hosting preview events to showcase educational opportunities

The College of Central Florida is inviting prospective students of all ages to attend the annual preview events that will take place across its three campuses this week.

Kindergarten scores on the rise in Marion County

The latest results are in and kindergarten students in Marion County have shown a significant improvement in the statewide progress monitoring assessment.

Ocala announces paid internship program for summer 2024

The City of Ocala's Water Resources and Engineering internship program will return this summer, and high school students interested in pursuing a career in utilities and local government are encouraged to apply.

Community Alert: Large police presence at Dunnellon Middle School

A large police presence responded to Dunnellon Middle School on Friday afternoon after receiving a call for service.

Math teacher at Forest High School named Marion County’s Teacher of the Year

Jennifer Brown, a math teacher at Forest High School, was recently named Marion County’s 2024 Teacher of the Year at the 34th annual Golden Apple Gala in Ocala.

Two Illinois teens, one child arrested for threatening high schools in Marion County

Two teenagers and one child from Illinois have been arrested after they allegedly sent threatening messages to students at several high schools in Marion County last month.

Ocala launches program to take college-bound students on tour of Florida’s campuses

The Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is launching a new program this spring that will allow college-bound students, ages 14 to 18, to tour multiple colleges and universities in Florida.

Students escape injury after teen driver rear-ends school bus in Williston

A school bus carrying 22 students from Williston was involved in a crash on Thursday morning in Levy County.

Ocala elementary school to go year-round

An elementary school in Ocala will soon be moving to a year-round calendar.

College of Central Florida receiving $4.9 million for Advanced Manufacturing facility

The College of Central Florida will soon receive nearly $5 million to establish a Center for Advanced Manufacturing.

Big Springs Regional STEM Fair returns to Ocala this week

Hundreds of middle and high school students from Marion and Sumter Counties will compete head-to-head this week during the annual Big Springs Regional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Fair.

Former Marion County school resource officer jailed for having sex with teen girl

A former school resource officer in Marion County was arrested after he was accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl.

Howard Middle School student arrested for threatening school shooting, Ocala police say  

A 14-year-old student has been arrested by Ocala police for allegedly making a threat on Snapchat to conduct a shooting at Howard Middle School.

Marion County Spelling Bee crowns two winners

The 22nd annual installment of Marion County’s Spelling Bee was held on Tuesday evening, and two students earned the title of top speller.

Get a glimpse of academic life during College of Central Florida’s annual preview event

The College of Central Florida is inviting prospective students of all ages to attend the annual preview events that will take place across its three campuses in early March.

City’s water conservation poster contest open to students in Marion County

The City of Ocala Water Resources Department is inviting students in Marion County, from kindergarten to 12th grade, to participate in the “Drop Savers” poster contest.

Marion school district launches ‘Literacy in the Community’ campaign

Marion County Public Schools has kicked off its “Launching Literacy in the Community” campaign to support strong literacy skills and reignite a love for reading.

Student arrested for threatening Marion County schools, teachers on Snapchat

An Ocala high school student was arrested on Friday afternoon after he was accused of posting threatening messages on Snapchat that mentioned multiple Marion County schools and teachers.

Increased police presence at Marion County schools due to social media threat

There will be an increased law enforcement presence at numerous schools throughout Marion County on Friday due to a social media threat that mentioned specific teachers.

Marion County school officials investigating district-wide threat posted on social media

Marion County officials are currently investigating a district-wide threat that was made on social media to multiple schools.

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