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WEBOcala man faces multiple charges, including molestation of youth. Carl Phillip Lombardo, 58, reportedly was a juvenile basketball coach.
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.
Susan Lorincz found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death …
WEBAfter four days of testimony and arguments from the prosecution and defense in the trial of Susan Lorincz, the jury found Lorincz guilty of manslaughter with a firearm for the killing of her neighbor, Ajike “AJ” Owens. Circuit Judge Robert Hodges will announce sentencing at a later date. She faces up to 30 years in prison for the conviction.
City follows county in renewing contract with CEP for economic ...
WEBOct 5, 2022 · The Marion County Board of County Commissioners (MCBOCC) renewed their annual commitment to pay the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership, or CEP, $300,000 for its annual economic development efforts. It was passed on the county’s consent agenda without discussion on Sept. 20, 2022. This is the tenth year MCBOCC …
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. …
Ocala Symphony Orchestra releases season schedule
WEBApr 30, 2021 · During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Reilly Arts Center and Ocala Symphony Orchestra (OSO) still found ways to engage the community, such as hosting live online broadcasts, until they could begin to once again welcome guests for concerts and special events. They also committed to a near 16,000-square-foot expansion planned long …
New charter school fosters individuality and inclusion
WEBJun 17, 2022 · The school will initially open for a population of 214 students in kindergarten through sixth grade, according to newly appointed Principal Annie Avery. Annie Avery, the new Principal, poses at the Ina A. Colen Academy in Calesa Township in Ocala, Fla. on Monday, June 6, 2022. Avery will be the Principal at the Charter School for elementary …
City Council chips in $8 million to stabilize electric rates for OE ...
WEBJan 15, 2022 · Ocala City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 4 to stabilize electric rates for Ocala Electric Utilities (OE) customers by applying $8 million from the city’s Rate Stabilization Reserve (RSR) to combat rising fuel costs. Had council not made this decision, OE customers would have been facing an estimated “$14 or 12% increase to the …
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.