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Thousands of utility customers can soon expect a second round of …
Sep 7, 2023 · The City of Ocala will mail a second batch of refund checks to about 89,000 past Ocala Electric Utility customers who paid illegal fire fees. The refunds equal the amount of money received in fire fees by the city from 2010 to 2021.
Ocala makes the second set of fire fee refunds - Ocala Gazette
Oct 17, 2023 · The city of Ocala has mailed out two batches of refund checks to customers who paid a fire fee from 2010 to 2021. The refunds are based on a court order in a class-action suit that challenged the legality of the fee as an illegal tax.
Property appraisals reach a record high in Marion County
Feb 2, 2024 · The web page reports the record-breaking property tax assessments and market value increases in Marion County, Florida, in 2023. It also explains the factors, such as new construction, high sales volume and homestead exemptions, that affect the appraisals and taxes.
McClain files candidacy for county commission seat
Jan 17, 2024 · Matt McClain, a Republican and former state legislative aide, is running for re-election to the District 3 seat on the Marion County Commission. He was appointed to the position by Gov. DeSantis in September 2023 and faces David Blackwell in the primary.
MCPS considers next school calender - Ocala Gazette
Jan 21, 2023 · The Marion County School Board will vote on a proposed calendar for the 2023-24 school year that includes one-hour early release days on Wednesdays for professional development. See the details, feedback and alternatives for the instructional calendar.
Judge orders Ocala to send out notices to all who paid illegal fire …
Feb 15, 2022 · A judge last week provided some clarity to the burning question of how Ocala residents and businesses, past and present, will be able to get back almost $80 million in fire fees they were made to pay years ago under a tax that was later found to be illegal.. In a hearing on Friday, Marion County Circuit Judge Robert W. Hodges dismissed the City of Ocala’s proposal that those seeking their ...
MCPS gets the ball rolling on two new elementary schools
Sep 27, 2023 · Editor's note: This story was updated on Sept. 29, 2023. A school district committee has selected an architectural firm and construction companies to implement new elementary school’s “X” and “W” into the Marion County school district. These two elementary schools are a vital addition to aid growth in the school district. The projects will not alleviate overcrowding, though, with…
Three sets of Circuit Court judicial candidates on the August ballot
Aug 1, 2024 · Derek Saltsman and Erin Daly are running for the Group 7 Circuit Court seat in Hernando County, which is part of the Fifth Judicial Circuit. The candidates have different backgrounds and experience in criminal and civil law, and will face voters on Aug. 20.
Publix opens new store in Pearl Britain Plaza - Ocala Gazette
Oct 8, 2021 · The new Publix store offers a variety of departments and services, including a full-service pharmacy. It is located at 2655 N.E. 35 th St. and has regular hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.