04/06/2020
04/06/2020
Local News for Ocala, Florida
04/06/2020
04/06/2020
City of Ocala Municipal Government: The April 7, 2020 …
The April 7, 2020 City Council meeting and, possibly, future meetings of City Council during the State of Emergency issued in response to the spread of COVID-19, will be conducted virtually with no one in attendance in council chambers at city hall. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/06/2020
City of Ocala Municipal Government: Water Conservation Tip: By …
Water Conservation Tip: By shortening your shower by one minute you could save over 912 gallons of water a year. #WaterConservationMonth Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/06/2020
Ocala Recreation and Parks: We have some great …
We have some great #StayAndPlayOcala videos for you this week! From starting a garden at Fort King National Historic Landmark to a special exhibit tour of the Dinosaur Revolution Maze at the Discovery Center and much more! Check them out at Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/06/2020
West Port High School: Although the campus and …
Although the campus and classrooms are empty, it is good to know that learning is still happening at the Port. #googleclassroom #zoom #microsoftteams #andmore Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/06/2020
Coronavirus Florida: Bacardi switches production from rum to hand sanitizer at Jacksonville facility
The Bacardi Bottling Corp. is producing hand sanitizer at its North Jacksonville facility that will be given to hospitals and first responders across Florida. Read the rest of the article on ocala.com READ MORE.
04/06/2020
City of Ocala Municipal Government: SunTran understands the critical …
SunTran understands the critical role public transportation provides. The following measures will be begin today. Temporary waiver on collection of fares, rear door only boarding and exiting the bus, reduction in the number of seats by 50% on each bus. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/06/2020
Forest High School: Morning Announcements April 6 …
Morning Announcements April 6 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/06/2020
Vanguard High School: Good Morning Vanguard!!! @KinardsConnect1 …
Good Morning Vanguard!!! @KinardsConnect1 @VanguardHoops @VanguardGirlsBB @VanguardFB @ocalavanguardIB @fansclub_vhs @vhsplayers @VanguardXc Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/06/2020
Trinity Catholic HS: The vending machines can …
The vending machines can not wait to see you #Celticstrong Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/06/2020
West Port High School: Happy National Principals Week …
Happy National Principals Week to West Port’s amazing team. Mr Williams, Mrs Anderson, Mr Catalfamo, and Mrs Hamby. #APWeek20 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/06/2020
Trinity Catholic HS: Did you know that …
Did you know that Celtics start their school day with morning announcements? Thank you, Ms. Denise Smith, our Visual Fine Arts teacher, for this start to our Monday! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/06/2020
WCJB TV20 News: An 88-year-old man and …
An 88-year-old man and a 58-year-old man, both from Ocala, have died after testing positive for the coronavirus this past weekend. Marion County has a total of 50 cases as of Monday morning. The county has multiple testing sites. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/06/2020
Two Ocala residents die from COVID-19
Two Marion County residents — an 88-year-old male and a 58-year-old male — passed away this weekend after contracting COVID-19. Both were Ocala residents. These are the first two deaths linked to COVID-19 in Marion County. As of 6 p.m., Sunday, April 5, Marion County has 50 total COVID-19 cases. The most recent individuals confirmed READ MORE.
04/06/2020
News 6 WKMG / ClickOrlando: An 88-year-old man and …
An 88-year-old man and a 58-year-old man, both from Ocala, are the first two Marion County residents to die after contracting coronavirus, the Florida Department of Health announced Sunday evening. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/06/2020
City of Ocala Municipal Government: Water Conservation Tip: Using …
Water Conservation Tip: Using a dishwasher to clean dishes can not only save water, but electricity as well. For every minute you run your faucet, you are using two gallons of water (and using your hot water heater). #WaterConservationMonth Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/05/2020
Your good news in Polk County
Birthdays Happy birthday to Julie Meriwether who turns 50 on April 17.Susan B. Anthony TeaThe Ponce de Leon chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Susan B. Anthony Tea at the Winter Haven Garden Center on March 14 in celebration of passing the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. Guest READ MORE.
04/05/2020
April showers, storms in forecast
Ocala’s weather forecast shows a chance of showers Wednesday, with rain more likely Friday and Saturday. Read the rest of the article on ocala.com READ MORE.
04/05/2020
Eerie public service announcement in Walmart parking lot
[Submittted video — edited by Alyssa Durning/OP] End of the world creepy! That is how a reader described a public service announcement she recorded while at the Walmart on Highway 40 in Ocala. The recording is quite eerie…and the voice used for the announcement definitely adds to the creepy factor. Almost as if it were READ MORE.
04/05/2020