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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.

Two new Ocala developments with 88 homes, 96 apartment units seeking approval

Jeremiah Delgado — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 15:05:00 +0000

Ordinances establishing two new planned developments in northwest and southwest Ocala that would add 88 single-family homes and 96 apartment units to the city will be presented to council members on Tuesday.

4-home community in Historic Ocala in final stages before development

Jeremiah Delgado — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:10:00 +0000

The developer of a planned four-home community in Historic Ocala that will feature 3,600-square-foot, 3-story homes with lanais, courtyards, and elevators is seeking approval from city officials for an agreement that, among other things, will ensure the development remains a "single-family residential community in perpetuity."

City to vote on $1.57 million contract for Microsoft subscriptions, licenses

Jeremiah Delgado — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:33:00 +0000

Ocala City Council members will discuss and vote on a three-year contract for Microsoft 365 subscriptions and licenses that will cost over $1.57 million.

Marion For Peace protesting ‘ongoing genocide and destruction by Israel’

Staff Report — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:18:54 +0000

A local group says it will conduct another "peaceful local protest" this weekend to advocate for a ceasefire to the "ongoing genocide and destruction by Israel in the Gaza Strip."

Over 1,000 homes approved for new southwest Ocala development

Jeremiah Delgado — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:09:08 +0000

City officials approved a new planned community in southwest Ocala that will feature over 1,500 new, single-family homes built by D.R. Horton.

Ocala residents speak on Gaza Strip conflict

Jeremiah Delgado — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:04:58 +0000

"What does this have to do with the city business in Ocala, Florida?" - Ocala residents voiced several different views about the conflict in the Gaza Strip during Tuesday's meeting of the Ocala City Council, with some suggesting the city and county have no place in the fight.

City looking for volunteers to serve on boards, advisory committees

Staff Report — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 19:30:48 +0000

The City of Ocala is currently accepting applications for multiple committee and advisory board positions within the city government.

City’s electric customers will soon have lower monthly bills

Staff Report — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:06:23 +0000

City of Ocala electric customers will notice some financial relief beginning next month.

City council approves $600K land purchase for new fire station in northwest Ocala

Daniel Tozzi — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:21:30 +0000

The City of Ocala is moving forward with the purchase of a $600,000 parcel of land in northwest Ocala that will become the site of a new fire station.