The federal government is studying if it will create a Florida National Park that covers the Ocala National Forest and nearby parks, and letters show mixed opinions from locals. Some readers worry about overcrowded roads and environmental damage while others support preserving nature — the study is ongoing.
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At the Patriot Day ceremony, retired firefighter Jason Hartley remembered those lost in the 9/11 attacks—he recalled working on The Pile as an EMT and wiping his eyes three times today during the event. Marion County first responders and a helicopter flyover honored the victims in a local ceremony.
Boyd Real Estate Group will present the conceptual plan for Greenway Reserve—a 55-home development on a 12.67-acre site at NE 25th and NE 28th Streets—to the Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, September 8 at 5:30 p.m. The review will guide whether the plan advances to the City Council for a final decision.
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