Ocala News
- Date:05/10/2018 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location:City Hall Gallery
151 SE Watula Ave
Ocala, Florida 34471
The City of Ocala in partnership with the Magnolia Art Xchange present “REFLECTIONS”, a Student and Emerging Artist Exhibition.
EXHIBITION DATES: MAY 9 – JULY 26, 2018
AWARD LEVELS: Best of Show, PLUS 1st – 3rd in each division
AWARDS = $2,000 VALUE:
- Artist Profile in Ocala Style Magazine (Best of Show)
- Professional Artwork Scan (1st Place each Division)
- Scholarships to College of Central Florida (High School Division)
- Appleton Museum of Art Memberships, Art Walk Memberships, MCA Memberships, Scholarships to College of Central Florida
Entertainment and light refreshments will be provided at the opening reception. For questions or more information, contact the City of Ocala Cultural Arts Office at artinfo@ocalafl.org or call 352-629-8447.
The Discovery Center’s newest exhibit, Tropical Odyssey, will open to the public Saturday, May 12 and will be on display through Saturday, July 28.
Post Date:04/24/2018 10:02 AM
OCALA, Fla. (April 24, 2018) – The Discovery Center’s newest exhibit, Tropical Odyssey, will open to the public Saturday, May 12 and will be on display through Saturday, July 28 at the Discovery Center, 701 NE Sanchez Ave.
Tropical Odyssey is an interactive maze and exhibit, educating guests on butterfly farming and conservation efforts in the rainforest. This exhibit will also feature a butterfly zipline, a life-size spider web for children to play on, a giant walk-through caterpillar, interactive cocoons and more. Continue reading
(April 27, 2018)- On October 9, 2013, former Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Detective Eric Meyers, acting in his capacity as a member of the FBI Regional Task Force, responded to Osceola Middle School to investigate concerning comments that Sky Bouche had made on the internet which had been brought to the attention of the FBI.
Bouche watched a YouTube video on the Columbine school shooting and posted comments on the video about doing a shooting at his school and that he had the weapons and ammunition to do so. Detective Meyers spoke with Bouche, along with an Ocala Police Department School Resource Officer, where he admitted to making the comments.
Bouche denied owning weapons and stated that he was just trying to gain attention because he felt hopeless. Also during the interview, Bouche made several comments to Detective Meyers that made him concerned for Bouche’s well-being. On the same day, Detective Meyers along with MCSO Deputy Tiffany Warren then responded to Bouche’s residence and obtained consent to check the house for firearms. Meyers stated that numerous replica firearms were found (airsoft, BB guns or pellet guns) but no real firearms were discovered. Continue reading
Ocala Electric Utility would like to provide a few simple tips to keep your family safe and prevent injuries from happening this spring.
OCALA, Fla. (May 3, 2018) – Ocala Electric Utility would like to provide a few simple tips to keep your family safe and prevent injuries from happening this spring.
- Call 8-1-1 at least 48 hours before you begin any project that involves digging. Power lines may be above you or buried in the ground.
- Do not trim tree branches that are close to, or touching, power lines.
- Ladders that come into contact with power lines can be fatal. Keep ladders at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines.
- Unplug all power tools when not in use.
- Remember, water and electricity do not mix. Avoid standing in water while using any electrical tools or devices.
- Inspect power cords for fraying and look for broken plugs and cracked or broken housing. If these items are damaged, they should be replaced immediately.
For more information, please contact Ocala Electric Utility at 352-629-2489 or visit www.ocalaelectric.org.
Dunnellon used to be a Boomtown back in the old days. They were mining Dolomite, a land sweetener sorts. It was used as a fertilizer to make things grow better and faster. As the mining slowed down the population shrunk. They also use the river to transport Dolomite and goods. The Town of Dunnellon celebrates its Boomtown days once a year. Now Dunnellon is Booming again. I had a great Italian sausage Hoagy at a food truck call Ely’s Cuisine. As you can see a great time was had by all.
Photo credit info:
*Stacey Anjanette Photography
352-220-3256
shasty71@gmail.com.
Covering Marion/Citrus/Levy
Youth Fair Dog Show Every year Ocala DownTown newspaper supports a class in the Dog Show at the Youth Fair. The young lady that won that class was Hannah McCallum, a tenth grader at North Marion High School. She sent me a letter thanking me for being a sponsor. She says by doing what I did I help her do what she loves, working with animals. That it means so much to her. Hannah, if your reading this “Thank You for the nice letter”. TomL
The Marion County Genealogical Society will meet Thursday May 24, 2018 at 2 PM at the Marion County Public Library located at 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala. A brief business meeting will be followed by the May program “Chasing Uncle William Through the Wilds of Cyberspace” by Annette Burke Lyttle.
For further information, contact Joel Swanson at (352)897-0840 or president@mcgsocala.org.
The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks department will host a concert by Jerod Stephen Doyle Saturday, April 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Tuscawilla Art Park located at 223 NE Fifth St.
OCALA, Fla. (April 9, 2018) – The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks department will host a concert by Jerod Stephen Doyle Saturday, April 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Tuscawilla Art Park located at 223 NE Fifth St. This concert is presented by Insight Credit Union.
Jerod Stephen Doyle are three performers who work together on stage to create a unique improvisational, instrumental experience.
“We perform like this because it’s ridiculously fun. It’s terrifying, in a way, because we literally don’t know what we will play until we’re actually playing it,” said Doyle Dean, drummer for Jerod Stephen Doyle. “We are 100 percent responsive to what is going on at any given moment. No two performances are alike, since each performance incorporates sights and sounds from our surroundings.” Continue reading
Efforts to renovate the City of Ocala Customer Service Center, 201 SE Third St., will begin Monday, April 9.
OCALA, Fla. (April 4, 2018) – Efforts to renovate the City of Ocala Customer Service Center, 201 SE Third St., will begin Monday, April 9. These renovations are expected to be completed by Friday, June 22.
These renovations will be limited to the first floor of the Customer Service Center. In the lobby area, renovations will include: the addition of security glass at all teller stations, removal of the pneumatic tube system, the addition of two new teller stations, and installation of new countertops, flooring and paint. Additionally, a storage room on the first floor will be converted into a conference room to be utilized by City staff.
“These renovations will improve security and provide City staff with additional space to hold departmental trainings and meetings, allowing them to keep up with current best practices and better serve our customers,” said Emory Roberts, Director, Customer Service and Finance, City of Ocala. Continue reading
Due to a resurfacing project, NE Third Street will experience intermittent lane closures from NE Osceola Avenue to NE Eighth Street beginning Monday, April 9.
OCALA, Fla. (April 3, 2018) – Due to a resurfacing project, NE Third Street will experience intermittent lane closures from NE Osceola Avenue to NE Eighth Street beginning Monday, April 9. Partial lane closures are expected from NE Osceola Avenue to NE Tuscawilla Avenue; full lane closures will take place from NE Tuscawilla Avenue to NE Eighth Avenue. Construction for this phase of resurfacing NE Third Street is expected to conclude on Tuesday, May 15.
All necessary devices will be in place to re-direct traffic. Construction will take place Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. During construction times, travelers may experience noise, dust and heavy equipment within the project area.
Detour routes: Continue reading
