Ocala restaurant closes for 9th time since 2022 due to roaches
A Chinese restaurant that failed four consecutive health inspections last August due to rodent and roach activity was forced to close again last week after failing another four consecutive health...
View ArticleAdventHealth unveils new helicopter serving Ocala, Marion County
AdventHealth unveiled a new helicopter that will help with its operations in its west region, which includes Ocala and Marion County. Read more: AdventHealth unveils new helicopter serving Ocala,...
View ArticleCity hosting senior services fair at CF
The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department will host its annual Parade of Senior Services Information Fair tomorrow at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Conference Center. Read more: City...
View ArticleOcala BBQ spot cited for rats during failed health inspections
A popular barbecue spot in Ocala was forced to temporarily close after a live rat and dozens of rodent droppings were found at the facility during separate health inspections. Read more: Ocala BBQ spot...
View ArticleOcala Neighborhood Hospital shaping up for Summer opening
A neighborhood hospital that will feature 10 emergency department rooms, 10 inpatient rooms, four surgical operating rooms, and a medical imaging center is making brisk progress toward a projected...
View ArticleOcala health center hosting walk-in hiring event for medical assistants
The Heart of Florida Health Center will host a walk-in hiring event on Wednesday for those seeking work as full-time medical assistants. Read more: Ocala health center hosting walk-in hiring event for...
View ArticleMarion eatery cited for rat activity during failed health inspection
A restaurant in north Marion County was temporarily closed last week after a health inspector found evidence of rodent activity. Read more: Marion eatery cited for rat activity during failed health...
View ArticleAdventHealth breaking ground on new medical office building
AdventHealth will host a groundbreaking celebration this week for a new medical office building near downtown Ocala. Read more: AdventHealth breaking ground on new medical office building
View ArticleMarion County offering free breast cancer screenings next week
Marion County health officials are providing free breast cancer screenings to women in the community next week, regardless of insurance status. Read more: Marion County offering free breast cancer...
View ArticleRabies alert issued after raccoons test positive in Ocala, Dunnellon
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a rabies alert after raccoons that were recently captured in Marion County tested positive for the disease. Read more: Rabies alert issued...
View ArticleRabies alert issued in Marion County after raccoon tests positive
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a rabies alert in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Anthony area, near NW 100th Street, in Marion...
View ArticleOfficials cut ribbon on new Ocala Neighborhood Hospital
Local officials cut the ribbon this week on a new, 150,000-square-foot neighborhood hospital that features 10 emergency rooms, 10 inpatient rooms, 4 surgical operating rooms, and a medical imaging...
View ArticlePatient accuses HCA Florida Ocala of botched exploratory surgeries that led...
In a lawsuit filed against HCA Florida Ocala, a woman who underwent multiple exploratory surgeries to examine her abdominal organs claims that the team botched the procedures, resulting in severe...
View ArticleMarion County Animal Services pausing cat intakes, adoptions due to...
Marion County Animal Services is immediately suspending all cat intakes and adoptions, along with shelter-neuter-release services, due to a contagious virus. Read more: Marion County Animal Services...
View ArticleFree back-to-school vaccinations in Marion County every week leading up to...
Marion County health officials are providing free vaccinations for students every week leading up to the first day of classes on August 12. Read more: Free back-to-school vaccinations in Marion County...
View ArticleRabies alert issued after cat tests positive in Marion County
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a rabies alert after a cat tested positive for the disease. Read more: Rabies alert issued after cat tests positive in Marion County
View ArticleNew emergency room opening in northwest Ocala
A new emergency room in northwest Ocala will open its doors to the public next week. Read more: New emergency room opening in northwest Ocala
View ArticleDunnellon restaurant, pie shop temporarily closes after violation for roaches
A restaurant was forced to temporarily close its location in southwest Marion County after a health inspector found 16 roaches during a recent inspection. Read more: Dunnellon restaurant, pie shop...
View ArticleNew UF Health facility at World Equestrian Center unveiled to public
University of Florida Health officials cut the ribbon on a new, 10,000-square-foot medical facility at the World Equestrian Center this week. Read more: New UF Health facility at World Equestrian...
View ArticleOcala doctor fined for failing to examine patients, ordering nurses to...
An Ocala doctor was fined $5,000 for allegedly failing to examine patients and ordering his nurses to "backdate or otherwise alter patient records" to show that he had. Read more: Ocala doctor fined...
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