1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (198+ words) Ocala-News.com After Ocala-News.com published a story about the upcoming vote for contracts with four of Ocala’s top positions, multiple readers wrote comments and letters to the editor to share their opinions on the matter. Here are a couple…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (244+ words) At first blush, the thought of providing grants to businesses to attract and retain downtown business owners appears to be a good idea. However, when you think about it, this idea is dumb. If Ocala wants to attract and retain…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (481+ words) "My problem is I run a farm swap every 3rd Saturday of the month at a VFW Veterans Village in Ft McCoy and I invite food trucks to come and set up for our community and for the Veterans that live…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (920+ words) After multiple business owners drew sharp criticisms about several of Marion County’s proposed restrictions for food trucks and temporary roadside vendors, commissioners directed county staff to overhaul the new rules to address several of the concerns presented. The discussion occurred…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (568+ words) Marion County commissioners are considering new rules that would update zoning rules and operational requirements for food trucks, fruit stands, and temporary roadside vendors across the area. The amendment is one of six proposed to the county’s land development code…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (533+ words) Following a string of high-profile business closures across downtown Ocala, city officials are evaluating a new grant program that could provide hundreds of thousands of dollars to help attract, retain, and expand local restaurants and retail shops in the heart…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (546+ words) A proposed 173-unit RV park and commercial development in southeast Ocala was shot down by Marion County commissioners after sharp concerns about utility connections, proximity to railroad tracks, and a lack of enforceable plans under straight zoning. The request was…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (77+ words) Ocala-News.com Ocala is allowing way too many developers and housing and it has ruined our great city! Who and why are they allowing this to be happening? These commissioners must be getting a pocket full of money, that is…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (415+ words) Marion County commissioners will host a public hearing next week to consider several proposed Land Development Code amendments, including one that would establish strict buffer zones to prohibit new smoke and vape shops from opening near schools, churches, and parks....

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (357+ words) Several candidates were elected to fill the open Marion County Board of County Commissioners and School Board seats on Tuesday night, while at least two positions are poised for run-off elections. Voters elected three individuals to serve in Marion County…...