Jim Ross

Ocala and Marion County officials are gearing up for Milton, which was at tropical storm strength on Sunday and is expected to become a major hurricane by the time it makes landfall Wednesday along Florida's west coast.

Hurricane Milton continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to be a major hurricane when it hits Florida's west coast on Wednesday. Marion County officials have urged residents to prepare themselves for the storm, which is expected to cut across the Florida peninsula. Three Marion County shelters are opening Tuesday and there will be no school Wednesday or Thursday. Stay tuned here for the latest updates on Monday.

Tuesday is a day to prepare as Hurricane Milton continues its approach to the Florida coast. The storm is expected to make landfall late Wednesday. Marion County remains under a hurricane watch, and the county's shelters open later today. Stay tuned here for updates throughout Tuesday.

Hurricane Milton continued its path toward Florida's west coast on Wednesday, with landfall expected late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Marion County's storm shelters are open, and people are making their final preparations. Stay tuned here for the latest updates on Wednesday.

Stay tuned here for the latest updates on Hurricane Milton in Ocala and Marion County.

Hurricane Milton brought wind, rain and power outages to Marion County, but no reports of serious injuries or major damage.

The board of the Little Rock School District held a work session Thursday night to discuss issues including potential budget reductions, the district’s personnel manual, the name for a new high school and how to fill an empty seat left by a board member’s recent resignation.

Marion County voters are being asked to consider a 20-year extension of the 1% sales tax that supports capital purchases for public safety (law enforcement, EMS, fire) road projects and animal services. The question is on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.

When it comes to measuring how your self-storage is faring, there’s no better metric than the business’ profit and loss (P&L) statements. But the metrics won’t be helpful if they’re incomplete, inconsistent or incorrect. Transparency is key to helping you gain a clear picture of where your company’s financials stand and where improvements should be made. In this “3 Minutes With 3 Mile” video segment, Jim Ross explains how detailed financial reporting can enhance your decision-making and improve your facility’s overall financial health. He also shares some best practices for setting up and managing your accounts. Listen in to find out what you should add to your P&Ls for improved reporting.

Thursday’s short and well-organized Little Rock School District board meeting included a report on test results from the new statewide assessment and a vote to establish a much-needed committee to reconcile gaps and discrepancies in district policies.