(OCALA, Fla.) August 31, 2020 – Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) is calling on citizens to reflect on the lives lost to overdoses on this International Overdose Awareness Day. Furthermore, the fire department encourages the public to act by addressing this overwhelming crisis with those who matter most – you
Post Date: 08/31/2020
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids are currently the main driver of drug overdose deaths. Between January 1 and June 30, 2020, Marion County had 657 suspected overdoses, 93 of which resulted in fatalities. Of these cases, 318 overdoses were treated with Narcan.
“Acknowledging the reality and scope of the opioid crisis through candid discussions is a critical step toward overdose prevention,” said Ashley López, OFR Public Information Officer. “Taking the steps toward rehabilitation and relapse deterrence are the actions that must follow these difficult conversations.”
If you, or someone you know, are suffering from addiction, please contact Ocala Fire Rescue to inquire about the Narcan Leave Behind (NLB) program or the Ocala Recovery Project (ORP).
For more information about the NLB program, visit www.ocalafire.org. For details about the ORP, contact Captain Jesse Blaire at 352-266-4769.
- Date:09/11/2020 8:00 PM – 9:45 PM
- Location:Tuscawilla Park
829 NE Sanchez Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34470
Bring the entire family to this free movie which will be shown in the grassy area to the east of the Discovery Center parallel to NE Eighth Avenue. Refreshments available for purchase. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. For additional details, please contact Ocala Recreation and Parks at 352.368.5517.
September 3 – 6
Performances held on our newly renovated outdoor stage!
Back by popular demand! Broadway Under the Stars returns for an encore presentation September 3-6. This 90-minute cabaret on the outdoor stage behind the theatre features four of OCT’s best-known performers. Seating is limited and safely distanced, with tables of up to four for your party. Join us for an enchanting evening! FIND OUT MORE…
Post Date: 08/27/2020 5:16 PM
OCALA, Fla. (Aug. 27, 2020) – City of Ocala business offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. There will be no residential collection for sanitation, yard waste or recycling routes Monday, Sept. 7.
Residential sanitation collection regularly scheduled for Monday, Sept. 7 through Thursday, Sept. 10 will experience a one-day delay and will be collected Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 11.
Waste Pro recycling collection for City of Ocala residents regularly scheduled for Monday, Sept. 7 through Thursday, Sept. 10 will take place Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 11.
For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Residential Sanitation Division at 352-351-6697.
Post Date: 08/28/2020 9:10 AM
OCALA, Fla. (Aug. 28, 2020) – The City of Ocala will conduct a special waste amnesty day Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of at NE 14th Street and NE Eighth Avenue.
Special waste consists of household hazardous waste and electronics. Neither of these types of waste is permitted to be picked up with regularly scheduled residential waste collection. Special waste from businesses will not be collected.
Examples of hazardous waste items accepted:
- Lawn and garden chemicals
- Paint, paint thinners, gasoline and antifreeze
- Cleaning fluids
- Fluorescent bulbs, including compact fluorescent lamps
- Used oil and filters
- Batteries (auto batteries, rechargeable batteries, etc.)
- Pool chemicals
- Aerosol cans
- Thermometers and thermostats
Examples of electronic items accepted: Continue reading
CREATE SCIENTISTS | AGES 2-4
Tuesdays | Sept. 15 – Nov. 17 | 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Parents attend this fun hands-on science class alongside their child, where art and science combine. Enjoy science experiments, craft projects and games about kitchen chemistry, simple machines, weather, animals and more!
Non-member: $160/person
Member: $140/person
SCIENCE EXPLORERS | AGES 4-6
Tuesdays | Sept. 15-Nov. 17 | 4-5 p.m.
Spark your curiosity as we adventure into the unknown! Explore the natural world around you while learning to think like a scientist. We’ll have hands-on fun making observations, experimenting and problem solving!
Non-member:$160/person
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The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is involved in several key aspects of COVID-19 response. Primarily, the department is focused on:
Testing
Protecting the elderly and vulnerable
Preparing for medical surge
Educating the public on ways to prevent the spread of the virus
DOH-Marion tests for COVID-19 throughout the week, primarily on-site at the department’s Ocala office. DOH-Marion staff also perform case investigations when someone tests positive for the virus. During the investigations, staff identify and speak with contacts of people who tested positive (contact tracing) so that those individuals can watch for symptoms and get tested as needed. This also ensures that both contacts and people who test positive can take extra precautions to prevent the possible spread of the illness further.
For the latest information on COVID-19 in Florida, visit https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/.
You can be tested for COVID-19 at various places within Marion County: Continue reading
