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Marion County School Board Approves Budget and Millage Rate Resolution at Special Meeting

The Marion County Public School Board unanimously approved the millage rated and budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 at a special meeting on Sept. 9, 2025.

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2 weeks ago

Celebrating 33 Years of Service: Chief Financial Officer Boston-Ellis Retires from Marion County Public Schools

Theresa Boston-Ellis Marion County Public Schools chief financial officer is retiring from the school district after 33 years on Aug. 29, 2025.

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4 weeks ago

Alachua County Public Schools launches new tools to keep families, schools connected

Alachua County Public Schools is introducing new and improved communication tools designed to make it easier for families, staff, and the community to stay informed and connected.

MCPS sign with motivational message on grassy roadside in Ocala under partly cloudy skies.

4 weeks ago

Marion County School Board discusses changing kindergarten start date from Sept. 1

The Marion County Public School board discussed the possibility of a change in the state statute that could change the language for starting kindergarten in the future.

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Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show

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Not many franchises have fueled society's timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like "Star Trek." Next year the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary.

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Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her

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A federal court has ruled that embattled Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook can remain in her position while she fights President Donald Trump's efforts to fire her.

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Aaron Judge hits 359th career homer, passing Hall of Famer Yogi Berra for 5th in Yankees history

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Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit his 359th career home run in the first inning Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers, breaking a tie with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth place on the franchise list.

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Dick Van Dyke turns 100 in December. Fans can celebrate at the movies

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Movie theaters across the country are pulling out the stops for Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday in December. A new documentary about the song and dance man's life, "Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration," will be in theaters over his birthday weekend on Dec. 13 and 14, Fathom Entertainment said Wednesday.

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Eagles’ Jalen Carter avoids suspension, is fined $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott

Jalen Carter was fined $57,222 by the NFL but avoided another suspension after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott seconds into the league's season opener Thursday night.

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Kiko weakens into a tropical storm but brings dangerous surf to Hawaii

Tropical Storm Kiko was creating high surf and rip currents for parts of Hawaii even as the system weakened just to the north of the islands, forecasters said.

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Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.