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Sunday, June 16, 2024

Ocala mayor, police chief to hold community forum on vagrancy issues in the city

Mayor Kent Guinn and the Ocala Police Department will be hosting a community forum on at 6 p.m. April 24 in the OPD Community Room.

This event is open to the public and will provide an outlet for citizens and business owners to voice their concerns regarding vagrancy issues in Ocala.

Those attending will be encouraged to share their experiences and Mayor Guinn, Chief Greg Graham, and Deputy Chief Mike Balken will be present to listen and provide information.

Here’s an idea on how to handle SECO’s jacked up pole rental rates

After the outrage over huge increases in pole rental rates by SECO Energy, a Villager offers an idea about how to respond. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Write-in loophole may be legal but flouts intent of Universal Primary Amendment

A Villager who is a leader of the League of Women Voters contends the write-in loophole may be legal, but it doesn’t square with what voters wanted when they approved a 1998 amendment to the Florida Constitution.

The Villages Health Care experience

A Del Webb Spruce Creek resident describes a very pleasant experience he has had with The Villages Health care system. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Checking bias in the news media

A Freedom Pointe resident offers his thoughts on bias in the news. Read his Letter to the Editor.

We need someone younger to represent us in Congress

A Village of Orange Blossom Gardens resident is disgusted with Congressman Webster celebrating the endorsement of former President Trump. She says we need someone younger to represent us in Congress.