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Helping others during the holidays: Community With A Heart

CWAH, an annual Christmas season outreach that helps people in Marion County, has kicked off its 37th season.

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Digital garden by Singapore Pools aims to raise $500k for community groups in need

Funds will support seniors, children, youth, low-income families, persons with disabilities, mental health conditions. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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COVID update Florida: Marion sees 1,543 new cases, positivity rate up

The COVID positivity rate in Marion County is at its highest point since September amid the surge of the omicron variant.

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Ocala woman weathers challenges with Community With a Heart's help

Aretha Leverette received a Community With a Heart grant. Two days later, a tree crashed through her roof. But she's persevering and grateful.

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Ocala, Florida family loses everything in devastating house fire

Community With a Heart helped the Thomas family in 2019. Now the family needs assistance again after a fire destroyed their home in the Shores.

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Marion County, Florida man celebrates 100th birthday with parade

World War II veteran and longtime Dunnellon resident Clinton Burns has celebrated his 100th birthday in style, including McDonald's burgers.

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CF graduation and more good news for Ocala/Marion County.

The College of Central Florida's December graduation tops this week's list of good news in Ocala/Marion. Send items to calendar@starbanner.com

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Lack of funding jeopardizes homes for disabled adults in Marion County

ARC Marion, a nonprofit that provides services to adults with disabilities, may have to close its two group homes due to a lack of state funding.

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Pearl Harbor, 80 years later: Ceremony in Ocala honors veterans

Jack Edge, who died late last month, was supposed to be the guest of honor at the Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony in Ocala.

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Marion approves millions for nonprofits, affordable housing incentives

Marion County commissioners allowed Interfaith to purchase a supportive housing complex and granted $4 million to nonprofits and affordable housing.

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