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Sonny Allen
public information officer

151 S.E. Osceola Ave.
Ocala, FL 34471

Phone: (352) 401-3978
Fax: (352) 629-8391

Welcome to the City of Ocala's News Release web page. Here you will find news releases from the City of Ocala Public Information Desk, Electric and Telecommunications, Recreation and Parks and more!



NE 36th Avenue Work Reslated 
News Release Posted:   2/5/2010 1:49:15 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Feb. 5, 2010) – A resurfacing project that begins Monday on NE 36th Avenue will slow traffic traveling along that section of the road.

 

Mobile Discovery Center Visits Ocala 
News Release Posted:   2/5/2010 2:11:16 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Feb. 5, 2010) – Area students will get a fun look at science and math Monday and Tuesday when they visit one of the National Science Center’s Mobile Discovery Centers (MDC).

 

NE 36th Avenue Work Begins 
News Release Posted:   1/29/2010 3:34:06 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2010) – A resurfacing project that begins Monday on NE 36th Avenue will slow traffic traveling along that section of the road. 

 

City Councilwoman's Essay Published 
News Release Posted:   1/28/2010 10:47:25 AM

 OCALA, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2010) – Ocala City Councilwoman Mary S. Rich joins such notables as President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush, Ted Turner, Al Gore and others as a contributor to the newly released book, “How to Achieve A Heaven on Earth.”

 

Art Walk To Be Regular Event 
News Release Posted:   1/26/2010 9:55:33 AM

OCALA, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2010) – The City of Ocala and Voilart + Studio are partnering to present the monthly First Friday Night Art Walk in Downtown Ocala from 6-8 p.m. beginning Feb. 5.

 

City Offices Closed MLK Day 
News Release Posted:   1/13/2010 1:09:59 PM

City of Ocala business offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

 

City Offering Utility Bill Deferral Program 
News Release Posted:   1/22/2010 3:05:27 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2010)– The City of Ocala today implemented Project W.A.R.M. (Winter Assistance Relief Measure) to provide relief to customers who will experience higher than normal utility bills because of the recent frigid temperatures.

 

Donations For Ireland Trip Sought 
News Release Posted:   1/21/2010 3:08:31 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2010) – Fund-raising efforts are underway to allow local public safety representatives to take advantage of a special invitation from Ocala’s twin town, Newbridge, Ireland. 

 

Ocala's Enterprise Zone Takes Effect 
News Release Posted:   12/31/2009 1:49:21 PM

City of Ocala administrative offices will be closed Thursday Dec. 24 and Friday Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

 

Protecting Ocala's Archeological Resources 
News Release Posted:   12/9/2009 2:40:07 PM

The City of Ocala takes a serious interest in the protection of archeological sites on City owned and controlled property. It is NOT permissible for anyone to dig or excavate artifacts on City parks and property.

 

Be Aware. Be Alert. Be Safe! 
News Release Posted:   12/9/2009 2:30:15 PM

Recently in some areas of Florida, scam artist are posing as electric workers.

 

Neighbors Who Care 
News Release Posted:   12/9/2009 2:15:24 PM

It’s not always easy to ask for help, but sometimes people have to seek assistance. In these economic times, there are those in our community who have genuinely fallen on hard times and need a helping hand.

 

City Warns of Utility Bill Scam 
News Release Posted:   11/30/2009 4:08:39 PM

The Ocala Customer Service Office (CSO) has received reports that customers are being called and told that they have a very short time to pay their utility bills or their service will be cut off.