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Florida allows local governments to grant extra homestead exemptions for low-income seniors. Marion County government has passed. Could that change?

Ocala Ranch still is battling to build a 5,400-home community in southwest Marion near the Withlacoochee River. Now it says that if the dispute heads to trial, then it wants a non-local jury. The County Commission voted down Ocala Ranch's plan almost four years ago, despite approval recommendations from county professional staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission. The developer filed suit in circuit court, seeking more than $20 million in damages. There hasn't been much movement, at least publicly, in the legal action. But earlier this month, the developer filed a motion seeking a chan...

Dispute over 5,400 new homes in SW Marion may go to trial. Developer wants non-local jury Jim Ross, Ocala Star-Banner © Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Star-Banner/File 2017 This 2017 file photo shows traffic on State Road 200 near the Florida Highlands. Nearby, a huge development called Ocala Ranch is planned near the Citrus County line. The County Commission has voted down the plan, and the developer is seeking legal relief. Ocala Ranch still is battling to build a 5,400-home community in southwest Marion near the Withlacoochee River. Now it says that if the dispute heads to trial...