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1 hour ago

Hard Conversations Loom as Marion County Public School District Moves into a New Era

The Marion County Public School district will be facing a number of challenging conversations in the coming years.

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2 weeks ago

Construction to Begin Soon on Lake Weir Middle School Replacement

The Marion County Public School Board unanimously approved the construction management contract for the new Lake Weir Middle School replacement at their meeting Oct. 28, 2025.

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2 weeks ago

Ocala Horse Alliance to Raise Funds for Black Stallion Reading Project

The Ocala Horse Alliance will be holding a fundraiser, Leg Up for Literacy, to help support the Black Stallion Reading Project, which has become a staple in Marion County Schools.

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3 weeks ago

Marion County School Board Weighs Options for Northside Schools

Concepts for how to use facilities on the north side of Marion County, particularly the four elementary schools, were discussed at a Marion County Public School Board administrative briefing and work session on Oct. 16, 2025.

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4 weeks ago

Marion County Public School Board Hears Parents’ Concerns over Potential School Merger

Marion County residents voiced their concern regarding the possible merger of the Fordham Early Learning Academy with Reddick Collier Elementary School.

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Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

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Black hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is going up for auction

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Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on

The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.