Let The Construction Begin!

 

Construction has officially commenced on a new two-story nursing facility valued at $20 million on the campus of the College of Central Florida in Ocala. On Thursday morning, a groundbreaking event took place at the CF campus, drawing more than 200 attendees from the community, faculty, staff, and students. The CF campus is situated at 3001 SW College Road in Ocala. The funding for CF's $20 million expansion endeavor has been provided by the Florida Legislature, Marion County Hospital District, and the Marion County Board of County Commissioners. In the spring of 2023, CF was awarded a $6.7 million grant called "Linking Industry to Nursing Education" from the Florida Legislature to enhance its nursing program. The upcoming nursing center, spanning 42,500 gross square feet, will feature six classrooms, three skill laboratories, six simulation examination rooms, and a testing laboratory. CF has stated that the facility will cater to 325 nursing students enrolled in associate and bachelor's degree programs. The inaugural classes at the nursing center are anticipated to commence in January 2025.

 

Step Back To The 1800s For A Day!

 

A festival inspired by the 1800s is making a return to Fort King in early December. This immersive historical event is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, and Sunday, December 3, running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place at the Fort King National Historic Landmark. Throughout the duration of this event, attendees will have the opportunity to step back in time and experience life at Fort King during the early 1800s. Local history will come to life through reenactments of the events that marked the beginning of the Second Seminole War. There will be food and craft vendors, as well as historical reenactors and demonstrators! Don’t miss it!