Staff Report, Author at Ocala-News.com

Igrccio Akeem Kalkai

Staff Report — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:45:24 +0000

Igrccio Kalkai was educated in Marion County Public Schools and was also a graduate of the College of Central Florida.

Betty Tuggle

Staff Report — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:15:38 +0000

Betty Tuggle worked for the State of Florida as an administrative assistant in the licensing division for the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

Vincent S. Lomoriello

Staff Report — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:45:31 +0000

Vinnie Lomoriello worked at his father’s produce store in Manhattan and later owned a bar in the Bronx before moving to Florida in the mid-1980s

Regina Mae Vance

Staff Report — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:15:13 +0000

Regina Vance received her high school diploma from Lake Weir High School in Ocala in 1977.

Maui Jim president sells Ocala estate for $6.4 million

Staff Report — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:06:13 +0000

A home in Ocala that belonged to the president of one of the largest sunglasses companies in the world was just sold for $6.4 million.

FexEx seeking Ocala council’s approval amidst corporate restructuring

Staff Report — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:35:50 +0000

FedEx is seeking approval from Ocala City Council members to amend an economic agreement it made over a decade ago in Marion County, where it has created over 1,000 full-time jobs with an annual payroll of over $33 million.

New USPS stamp to save manatees unveiled at Silver Springs

Staff Report — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:04:00 +0000

A new stamp to bring awareness to and help "Save Manatees" was unveiled at Silver Springs State Park last week during Manatee Appreciation Day.

Bomb testing at Ocala National Forest continues this week

Staff Report — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:35:00 +0000

The United States Navy will continue conducting bomb testing at a site within the Ocala National Forest this week.

Arthur Eugene Cowan

Staff Report — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:45:00 +0000

Arthur Eugene Cowan, 87 of Ocala, Florida passed away on March 21, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1936 in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late George Arthur and Myrtle (Christian) Cowan. Gene graduated from Oak High School in 1955 where he played Football, Baseball and Basketball. Gene played baseball for the University of Tennessee […]

Marion K-9 is one of 8 finalists for ‘Top Dog’ among Florida sheriff’s offices

Staff Report — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 18:06:00 +0000

A K-9 officer at the Marion County Sheriff's Office is into the Elite 8 and needs your votes to become the "Top Dog" among sheriff's offices across the state.