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Students Honor Heroes In Veterans Day Ceremony

from:Marion County Public Schools

MARION COUNTY – Nearly 2,000 students from public schools across Marion County will participate in a county-wide Veterans Day Program set for  Wednesday, November 11.
The...

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EarthTalk: Cigarette litter

from:EarthTalk


Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see pitching their butts out their...

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WOCA's Larry Whitler interviews David Hearne, author of “Hulagu’s Web – The Presidential Pursu

David Hearne the author of “Hulagu’s Web – The Presidential Pursuit of Senator Katherine Laforge” will be interviewed by host Larry Whitler on WOCA 1370 AM OCALA LIVE...

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Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Marion County


The reports of Swine Flu in Florida (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in handling the...

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Share the season in pictures with the Ocala Community

From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a
Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to
share.  And folks in Ocala...

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An Invitation to our Ocala Community: BLOG ON!


Since this site is all about Ocala, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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Vanguard Students Advance In Prestigious Scholarship Competitions

from:Marion County Public Schools

Marion County – One student enrolled in Marion County Public Schools has been named a semifinalist in the competitive National Merit Scholarship Program, one of the nation’s...

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District Launches Online Services to Tech-Savvy Students

from:Marion County Public Schools

Marion County, FL -- The latest option coming to 24,000 middle and high school students in Marion County Public Schools makes thumb drives and portable storage devices obsolete....

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Students To Receive Free Books For Family Literacy Night At Pinewood Elementary

from:Marion County Public Schools

Pinewood Elementary is holding a school wide Family Literacy Night.   The event will take place in the school’s Media Center from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M.   ...

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National Careers in Construction Week

from:Marion County Public Schools

The Power and Building & Construction Academies at Marion Technical Institute are taking part in the National Careers in Construction Week.  The week is supported by the...

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