Community Giveback Helps Local Families
Community organizations across Marion County are celebrating another successful Back-to-School Giveback weekend after distributing school supplies, backpacks, and educational resources to families preparing for the upcoming school year.
Organizers say the annual event brings together nonprofits, businesses, volunteers, and local governments to help students start the school year with the tools they need for success.
Development Review Committee Meets Today
The Marion County Development Review Committee is scheduled to meet today to review several proposed development projects.
Committee members will examine site plans, roadway access, stormwater management, utilities, and environmental impacts before forwarding recommendations through the county's planning process.
Sheriff's Office Warns of Text Message Scams
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is encouraging residents to remain cautious after an increase in scam text messages circulating across Florida.
Officials say messages claiming unpaid tolls, shipping problems, or suspicious banking activity are designed to steal personal information. Residents should verify any unexpected communication through official sources before responding.
Final Week of Free Admission at Appleton Museum
The Appleton Museum of Art is entering the final week of its July free admission promotion.
Residents and visitors can explore permanent collections, rotating exhibitions, and educational programs before the month-long America 250 celebration concludes on July 31.
School District Continues Hiring
Marion County Public Schools continues recruiting bus drivers, teachers, classroom aides, and other support staff ahead of the new school year.
District officials say hiring efforts will continue throughout the summer as schools prepare to welcome students back to classrooms in August.
