McIntosh News

“Our mission is to inspire students to make music a part of their lives”

Music in the Schools "If we can light fires, that's what we're here to do," said group founder Michael Levine. via The Ledger

“The goal of it is to make people aware of the need to conserve water”

After delays during the last few months, a proposed irrigation and water conservation ordinance is scheduled to go to the Marion County Commission on Feb. via Ocala.com

Jury selection starts Tuesday in the trial of Renaldo Devon McGirth, 19, and Jarrord Marqui Roberts, 21, two Marion County men charged with murder, attempted murder, robbery and kidnapping. via Ocala.com

“That'll be three years too late on that one”

Some voters may need a jargon-to-English dictionary to figure out the property tax amendment. via Ocala.com

“With large inventories of vacant developed lots in Marion Oaks and Silver Springs Shores, growth patterns should not change significantly until developments planned for the NW US 27 corridor break ground.”

First, the building boom was in The Villages of Marion. After that retirement community built out, the boom shifted to lots platted decades ago in Silver Springs Shores and Marion Oaks. via Ocala.com

“Some of us will be wearing Victorian dresses that night. It's the weekend after Thanksgiving, so it gives people a nice place to bring family who are visiting. We'll have lots of lights turned on, and Santa Claus definitely will be wandering around.”

With Thanksgiving coming up and the weather turning more brisk, what could be more fun than to spend a few hours at one of Central Florida's fall festivals or holiday events? Following the popular McIntosh ... via Ocala.com

Colin Farrell's personal dresser on the "Miami Vice" set has settled a lawsuit against the movie's production company two years after she fractured her jaw during filming, attorneys said. via HeraldTribune.com