New Hours of Operation: City of Ocala Customer Service Office Lobby
Effective Wednesday, May 1, the City of Ocala Customer Service Office will implement new hours of operation in the lobby area only.
Post Date:04/16/2019 12:16 PM
OCALA, Fla. (April 16, 2019) – Effective Wednesday, May 1, the City of Ocala Customer Service Office will implement new hours of operation in the lobby area only. The City of Ocala Call Center will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Effective Wednesday, May 1, the City of Ocala Customer Service Office lobby, located at 201 SE Third St., will be open Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The lobby’s current hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more information, please contact the City of Ocala at 352-629-2489.
This week, Governor Ron DeSantis issued an Executive Order establishing Florida’s Statewide Task Force on Opioid Drug Abuse. I am honored and humbled to serve as Chair of this vital 21-member team. From my very first day in office, we sought a formalized statewide structure to meet this crisis head on, and I am grateful to Governor DeSantis for taking swift action to establish this task force.
As a former federal prosecutor and circuit judge, I have seen how drug abuse destroys families and harms our state. When I began my campaign for Attorney General, I talked about the devastating reality that Florida lost 14 people to opioid overdoses every day. As I traveled the state, I had parents cry on my shoulder as they told me of losing their child to this epidemic.
Now, 17 people a day are dying from opioid abuse in Florida. Continue reading
MARION COUNTY, Florida (April 9, 2019)- Detectives from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Ocala Police Department (OPD) conducted a two-day operation on April 4th and 5th targeting suspects involved in retail theft crimes. With the cooperation of Walmart and their loss prevention personnel, MCSO and OPD all worked together to help reduce retail theft in Marion County. After being observed committing retail theft crimes by loss prevention personnel and undercover detectives, 39 people were arrested with a combined total of 39 felony charges and 46 misdemeanor charges.
During the operation, as individuals were apprehended for theft, detectives conducted interviews with the suspects to determine if they were involved with any additional crime in Marion County. Numerous individuals that were arrested also received charges for drug possession or had warrants for other crimes previously committed. Continue reading
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the 2019 Black History Month student contest winners and Excellence in Education Award recipients. This year’s theme was “Celebrating Public Service” and the winners were honored during the Black History Month awards ceremony at the Florida Governor’s Mansion. Black History Month is celebrated every year in Florida during the month of February.
Ocala Business Leaders Speaker Dustin Humphrey explaining how the company started, the different types of fencing, what he recommends. A lot of information was shared, then some people in the audience recommended Dustin based on work his company had already done. For info call 352-445-7225
This picture was taking early, before the opening. After the opening thousands upon thousands of people came through. Everyone I interviewed said it was busy beyond belief. That is great for the County as long as everyone had fun and got home safe. Don’t miss it next year, same time, same place! Watch for a press release in our February issue next year.
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the 2019 Black History Month student contest winners and Excellence in Education Award recipients. This year’s theme was “Celebrating Public Service” and the winners were honored during the Black History Month awards ceremony at the Florida Governor’s Mansion. Black History Month is celebrated every year in Florida during the month of February.
Lady Lake Chamber Hob Nob is an event hosted by the Lady Lake Chamber and a local Restaurant. The last one was held at Demshar’s near Spanish Springs in the Villages. Local business people come to communicate with each other about their businesses, get to know other business people and enjoy the event. Door prizes are given out, furnished by businesses attending. Usually 75 to 100 business people attend. Join the Chamber, stay in touch with your community and the events.
Chief Tempesta originally started his law enforcement career post 9/11 with the NYPD. He relocated to Florida with his wife, following family to the Lady Lake area. Chief Tempesta has worked for the Lady Lake Police Department for the past 14 years being promoting through the ranks. Chief Tempesta has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and will be completing his Masters in Criminal Justice this April. Chief Tempesta is a graduate of the University of Louisville- Southern Police Institute- 72nd Command Officer Development Course. He has also attended the 17th session of the Florida Executive Development Seminar (FEDS) course as part of the FBINAA-LEEDA.
Nothing But Networking: pictured are a few business people discussing the events they are sponsoring and schedule of Chamber events. This luncheon is held every first Thursday of the month. If you are interested in attending call the Chamber at 352-753-6029
