Bodies of Water photography exhibit opens in Ocala
The "Bodies of Water" art exhibit by Rebecca Pujals-Jones is on display at Ocala City Hall until June 11, 2024. It focuses on water preservation in Florida, using ambrotype photography. The exhibit is open to the public on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is funded by the Puffin Foundation and community partnerships. It highlights at-risk waterways in Central Florida. For more information, visit the artist's website or the City of Ocala's Art in City Spaces webpage.
City Council Approves $600K land purchase for new fire station
The City of Ocala is excited to announce the approval of a 7.8-acre land purchase for $600,000, where a brand-new fire station will soon stand.
This land, situated behind the Dollar General store, just south of U.S. 27 and west of NW 44th Avenue, was appraised at $612,000. The City will contribute $523,599 in cash and offer $76,401 in future fire impact credits for the Heath Preserve development. This state-of-the-art fire station will benefit various properties in the area, including the Heath Preserve development and nearby commercial properties. Construction will begin on the northern part of the parcel.
