Primary Election Is Tuesday
Marion County voters will head to the polls Tuesday for Florida's 2026 Primary Election.
Early voting concluded Saturday. On Election Day, polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
The ballot includes important local contests, including County Commission and School Board races. Voters can verify their assigned polling place through the Marion County Supervisor of Elections.
Development Review Committee Meets Today
The Marion County Development Review Committee is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. today.
The committee reviews proposed developments for compliance with county requirements involving transportation, stormwater, utilities, and other infrastructure.
The meeting is held at the Office of the County Engineer.
329-Home Development Heads to County Commission
A final master plan for a proposed 329-home residential development in Silver Springs Shores is heading to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioners hold their regular meeting Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the McPherson Governmental Campus in Ocala.
The proposed development is among the growth and land-use matters facing county leaders as residential construction continues throughout Marion County.
County Moves Toward Data Center Moratorium
Marion County commissioners are moving toward a temporary pause on new data center permitting.
Commissioners have directed county staff to prepare a 12-month moratorium while the county develops regulations addressing data centers and their potential impacts.
The issue has generated significant discussion among commissioners as Marion County considers how to handle future large-scale data center proposals.
Marion County Traffic Fatality Rate Raises Concerns
A recent analysis of Florida crash data found Marion County with the state's highest vehicle fatality rate through early August.
The analysis reported 53 traffic fatalities through August 8, or approximately 1.16 deaths for every 10,000 residents.
The figures provide another reminder for motorists to slow down, avoid distractions, and use extra caution on Marion County roads.
