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WEBOcala man faces multiple charges, including molestation of youth. Carl Phillip Lombardo, 58, reportedly was a juvenile basketball coach.
Judge orders Ocala to send out notices to all who paid illegal fire …
WEBFeb 15, 2022 · A judge last week provided some clarity to the burning question of how Ocala residents and businesses, past and present, will be able to get back almost $80 million in fire fees they were made to pay years ago under a tax that was later found to be illegal.. In a hearing on Friday, Marion County Circuit Judge Robert W. Hodges dismissed the City of Ocala’s proposal that those seeking their ...
Ben Marciano sworn in as next mayor of Ocala
WEBPosted December 5, 2023 | By Caroline Brauchler/Ocala Gazette. Photos By Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette. Ben Marciano was sworn in as the new mayor of the city of Ocala at Tuesday’s city council meeting, taking over for Kent Guinn, who served as mayor for 12 years. “You have my commitment that as we continue to grow, we don’t lose who we are.
Ocala Electric Utilities may have to increase rates again
WEBDec 14, 2022 · The electrical Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) rate has tripled since the start of 2022. In January, OEU consumers were paying $0.01400 as the PCA rate. In February, the rate doubled to $0.02800 and remained there until the end of May. In June it rose again, to $0.05600, and this is what customers of OEU have been paying since then.
McClain files candidacy for county commission seat
WEBMarion County Commissioner Matthew McClain has entered the race to retain the District 3 seat he was appointed to by Gov. Ron DeSantis last September. McClain, 34, a third-generation Marion County resident, formerly worked in the state Legislature as the chief aide under Florida Sen. Dennis Baxley since 2016 and worked under former Rep. Charlie Stone since 2011.
Nominees chosen for county judge seat - Ocala Gazette
WEBApr 2, 2021 · A judicial nominating commission on Tuesday sent the Governor’s office four nominees to fill the seat of retiring Marion County Judge Sarah Ritterhoff Williams. The nominees came from a dozen applications reviewed by the nine-member Fifth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission. The commission includes Robert Batsel, Vanessa Thomas, Anita Carver, Charles K Ruse Jr., Jennifer Rey, Zachary ...
Deadline nears to file for special property tax exemption
WEBFeb 16, 2023 · The Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the exemption on Jan. 4, 2022, for the entire county, and the ordinance implementing it took effect Sept. 7. Persons interested must apply through the MCPA’s office, and as of Jan. 17, six property owners in Marion County have qualified. The city of Ocala also recently ...
New appointment for county commission - Ocala Gazette
WEBPosted September 15, 2023 | By Caroline Brauchler. [email protected]. Matthew McClain has been appointed to serve on the Marion County Board of County Commissioners by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday. McClain will fill the vacancy left by former commissioner Jeff Gold’s resignation in May and unexpected last day in June of this year.
Judge issues final order in fire fee case - Ocala Gazette
WEBMay 16, 2022 · In follow up to the final hearing held on May 10, Marion County Circuit Judge Robert W. Hodges entered an order that outlines how the city must pay out almost $80 million in refunds to past and present City of Ocala utility customers. The case stems from a long-running class-action suit that was filed in 2014 over the approximately $15…
MCPS considers next school calender - Ocala Gazette
WEBJan 21, 2023 · Here as the details: The 2023-24 school year will start Aug. 10 and end May 24, 2024. Winter break will begin on Dec. 20, staff will return to work Jan. 3, 2024, and students will return Jan. 4, 2024. There will be 32 one-hour early-release days, all on Wednesdays. The first is Aug. 16 and the final would be April 24, 2024.
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