Education

Marion County Public Schools sign displaying logo and motto, "Helping Every Student Succeed," against a clear blue sky.

2 weeks ago

MCPS School Board Unanimously Approves Funding for Weapons Detection Systems for High Schools

The Marion County Public School Board approved the purchase of a weapons detection system that should make schools safer.

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

2 weeks ago

Marion County School Board Approves Pricing for East Marion Elementary Project

The Marion County Public School Board approved the guaranteed maximum price for a project that will change the interior of East Marion Elementary School.

Marion County Public Schools sign displaying logo and motto, "Helping Every Student Succeed," against a clear blue sky.

2 weeks ago

Reddick and Marion Public Schools Reach Agreement on School Basketball Court Use

An interlocal agreement between the MCPS board and the Town of Reddick will allow students to have a safe and accessible place to play, with use of the basketball courts at Reddick-Collier Elementary School.

A library with an arched entrance and murals along its sides features a large letters above the arch reading, "Marion County Public Library Headquarters - Ocala."

4 weeks ago

352 Libraries by County: What Libraries do for the Community

Libraries are an important feature of every community for social connections, educational opportunities, health classes, workshops and more.

Marion County Public Schools sign displaying logo and motto, "Helping Every Student Succeed," against a clear blue sky.

4 weeks ago

Marion County School Board Approves New Job Description for Drivers

The Marion County Public School Board approved the job description that should help improve the transportation challenges the school district is facing.

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22 hours ago in National

Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing

The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona.

22 hours ago in Sports, Trending

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The "Dark Side" defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald's ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise's second Super Bowl.

22 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame

Stars were front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams, a series of soaring pre-game performances and Bad Bunny's much-anticipated halftime show featuring a tour of Puerto Rican culture and a real-life marriage.

22 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition at hospital

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4 days ago in Sports

Lindor, Correa off Puerto Rico’s WBC roster over insurance coverage, Báez for marijuana test

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4 days ago in Sports

Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award

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4 days ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture — plus American pop diva Mariah Carey — was scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.