Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an investigative subpoena to KIS Consulting, LLC as part of an investigation into the company’s advertising of property inspection services, referrals of Florida consumers to attorneys and engineers for construction, design, architectural, and engineering defect claims, related sales tactics including door-to-door solicitation, and fees associated with those referrals.
“Florida homeowners deserve transparent and fair treatment when addressing potential defects in their homes—not practices that drive up the cost of homeownership,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “My office is investigating these inspection and referral operations to ensure they truly serve the interests of the families they claim to help.”
The subpoena requires production of documents from August 20, 2022, through the present by September 21, 2026, including: Continue reading
The Sunset Songs Series invites you to enjoy free monthly concerts from 7 to 9 p.m. at Citizens’ Circle in Downtown Ocala. As the sun goes down, this welcoming outdoor space fills with an exciting mix of funk, blues, reggae, country, jazz, indie, Americana, and more—featuring professionally touring and emerging artists from across the region.
Now entering its third season, the series offers a curated lineup of six concerts designed to increase community engagement with the arts, draw residents and visitors into the downtown district, and support local businesses through added foot traffic. Each performance brings fresh sounds and high‑quality musicianship, creating a relaxed atmosphere perfect for winding down and enjoying the evening.
Make it a full night out by arriving early for dinner at one of Downtown Ocala’s many fantastic restaurants. For added convenience, food trucks will be on‑site during the concerts, along with alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Bring a chair, invite your friends, and settle in for a laid‑back evening of live music under the open sky.
Free and open to all, the Sunset Songs Series continues to cultivate a long‑term culture of music, diversity, and shared experiences in the heart of Ocala. Continue reading
The First Friday Art Walk takes place the first Friday of each month, October through May from 6 to 9 p.m. First Friday Art Walk is a free event located within Ocala’s historic downtown. Event festivities include over 40 artist displays, monthly live entertainment, free family art activities provided by local arts organizations and extended shopping hours. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of art, live performances, and downtown shops and restaurants.
Beginning on Aug. 19, 2026, the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department will begin implementing surcharges of 3.5% on electronic payments made to the City.
Cash and non-electronic payments made in person at any recreation center will not incur the surcharge. *
If you have additional questions or need more information, please reach out to us at: 352-368-5517 or recpark@ocalafl.gov or check out our FAQ page.
*Please note that cash payments are limited to $100 or less.
Ocala Recreation and Parks
The Ocala Recreation and Parks Department has a variety of programs, activities and events to meet your leisure service needs. Check our main navigation for more information about our recreation programs, parks, events and much more!
(NAPSI)—Generators are critical during severe weather events, when the power can go out. They can bring power to remote job sites, aid in disaster recovery and assist homeowners in emergencies. To help, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, reminds home and business owners to keep safety in mind when using generators.
“Not having power when you need it is frustrating, so a generator can provide emergency backup power at a reasonable cost,” says Kris Kiser, president and CEO of OPEI. “It’s important to follow all manufacturer’s instructions and never place a generator in your garage or inside your home or building. It should be a safe distance from the structure and not near an air intake.”
Additional tips include: Continue reading
Dr. James Anderson
Sponsored by Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
(NAPSI)—Back-to-school is an incredibly important moment to get ADHD treatment right.
Every August, I watch the same thing happen. A family walks into my office, and someone describes a version of the same story. The mornings that spiral before 8 a.m. The homework that takes three hours every afternoon, ending in tears. The teacher who pulls a parent aside in the first week to say, “I’m a little worried.”
And the parent, exhausted and quietly heartbroken, says something I will never stop taking seriously: “I don’t know where my kid went.”
I have been practicing for 30 years, and I have seen what ADHD looks like when it is well-managed and what it looks like when it is not. And I can tell you with certainty back-to-school season is not just a scheduling challenge. The demands of structure, sustained focus, and social navigation hit all at once and whatever gap exists between a child’s needs and their treatment gets exposed fast. Continue reading
(NewsUSA) – Modern conflict goes beyond troops and physical weapons. Warfare tactics now include cyber attacks, disinformation campaigns, election interference, and economic coercion.
Dr. Teija Tiilikainen, director of the European Center of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (Hybrid CoE), outlined hybrid security threats in an interview on NatSec Tech, a podcast produced by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) covering emerging technology and national security.
Hybrid CoE defines hybrid threats as “a mixture of different tools used against democracies, against the democratic principle, against democratic practices in our societies to undermine trust in government,” Tiilikainen said — tools used by authoritarian regimes to shore up their own power. What sets them apart: “The whole logic of these threats is to surprise us unprepared.” The toolkit spans cyber and information operations, election interference, instrumentalized migration, and attacks on critical infrastructure from energy grids to data cables. Continue reading
(Erika Braaksma ) – While World Lung Cancer Day was recognized on August 1, the urgent need to raise global awareness for those affected by the disease and to accelerate the search for a cure remains year-round. With this ongoing mission in mind, Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA) and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) are observing the month by awarding $200,000 to two of the field’s most promising young scientists. This investment addresses a critical reality in oncology: too often, brilliant research ideas stall not because they lack vision, but because they lack resources. By providing this funding, LCFA and IASLC are ensuring these researchers have the momentum they need to turn today’s innovative ideas into tomorrow’s life-saving breakthroughs.
The two funded projects take aim at two of the toughest questions in the fight against the disease: how to catch lung cancer earlier, and how to stop it from outsmarting the very treatments designed to beat it. Both are essential to the same goal, helping patients live longer, better lives. Continue reading
Join us for the 25th anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:30 am. Venue is Highland Memorial Park, 1515 NE 3rd Street, Ocala 34470. The public is encouraged to arrive by 9:30 am to witness hundreds of motorcycles majestically escorting Old Glory into the Park.
This annual ceremony is purposely placed on the weekend prior to September 11 to maximize community awareness and attendance. The alternative is to hold this sacred event during the week at a time when most of the community is working or attending school. Explore www.patriotday.info for all event info!
The month of September is steeped in military history, ranging from the bloodiest single day in U. S. history (Civil War/Antietam 9/17/1862) to the beginning of WWII (Germany invades Poland 9/1/1939). 6 years and 1 day later, Japan formally and unconditionally surrendered to Allied Forces aboard the USS Missouri (9/2/1945).
The most glaring single day event in our modern history took place right here on our home turf and it murdered 2,977 Americans. Come join us on Saturday, September 5 to remember and honor. Bring the family.
See you next month.
The signs have been out, the mailboxes have been full and another primary election is officially behind us. Now, attention turns to November.
At the CEP, our interest in election season is centered on public policy and its impact on the business community. Decisions made in Tallahassee and here at home can affect businesses, employees, property owners and communities in ways both large and small. Part of our role is helping Marion County’s business community stay informed about those issues and better understand what they could mean locally.
And this November, there is more to watch than the names on the ballot.
Florida voters will consider three proposed amendments to our state constitution, each bringing a different conversation with potential implications for businesses and communities across the state. Continue reading
