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COVID-19 county updates
County events & programs continue to follow the opening status provided by Governor DeSantis via executive order. More information can be found below.
Drive-up testing location
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
2232 NE Jacksonville Road
Ocala, FL 34470
Map
Wednesdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Notes
- Patients should be prepared for to stay in their vehicles while waiting for testing.
- Restroom facilities will not be available.
- Only people who are being tested should be in the vehicle, with the exception of parents, guardians or caregivers.
- No pets are permitted in the vehicle during tests.
Additional drive-up COVID-19 testing sites
By appointment only
Florida Department of Health in Marion County
1801 SE 32nd Ave.
Ocala, FL 34470
352-644-2590
Langley Health Services
7205 SE Maricamp Road
Ocala, FL 34472
352-680-7000
Heart of Florida Health Center
100 Marion Oaks Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34473
352-732-6599
No appointment necessary
Rainbow River Medical
20312 Robinson Road
Dunnellon, FL 34431
352-489-0126
Testing occurs Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m., noon, then 1-3 p.m.
Photo ID and proof of insurance required.
Learn how the CARES Act helps individuals, families, nonprofits, & small businesses.
County commission meetings can be viewed online.
Below is a list of current county declarations, ordinances & resolutions relating to COVID-19.
- State of local emergency declaration extension (March 1)
- State-approved county vacation rentals reopening plan (May 22)
- County ordinance 20-17; repealing county ordinance 20-13 (May 21)
- County ordinance 20-15; align re-openings with Governor's orders (April 24)
- Enforcement resolution for county ordinance 20-13 (April 7)
- County ordinance 20-13; arcades, internet cafes, restaurants, retail (March 26)
- State of local emergency declaration for Marion County (March 16)
County services continue to be provided per regular schedule. Canceled county events & programs that are able to be rescheduled will be announced to the public as this information becomes available.
The below information is provided above & beyond the typical business hours & operations for all other departments.
- Department & office lobbies are open.
- Public meetings will continue to be offered digitally via live streaming & meetings can be attended in person while maintaining CDC guidelines for social distancing.
Community Services
352-671-8770
Learn about funding opportunities, created through federal, state & local partnerships, available to residents, nonprofits & businesses financially impacted by COVID-19.
Parks & Recreation
352-671-8560
Court sports & playgrounds
Court sports & playgrounds are open!
All courts are open with no restrictions on number of players & type of games.
County parks & recreation areas
All county parks & recreation areas are open, with restrictions for some facilities.
- Sports complexes may operate with approval granted on a case-by-case basis.
- Restrooms are open within open parks & recreation areas.
- Fishing platforms are open within the CDC's social distancing guidelines.
- Swim beaches are open with the CDC's social distancing guidelines.
- Horseshoe Lake Park & Retreat rentals are available upon reservation only.
Open with limited access/capacity
Gores Landing
Camping has been reinstated.
Kiwanis Beach (Lake Weir rental facility)
- Rental room available for groups of 50 people or less, within CDC guidelines.
- Facility use available via reservation only.
KP Hole(R) Park
- Boat ramp open.
- Reservations for parking remains available.
- Groups will be processed separately.
- Day use of park facility now available.
- Equipment rental is now available.
For the most up-to-date rules relating to tubing, please contact our office at 352-671-8560.
Public Library System
352-671-8551
We're open! All locations are open while encouraging social distancing guidelines.
- Curbside pickup and book drop services will continue at all locations.
- Meeting rooms are available with capacity limitations by reservation only.
- Printing, faxing, copying, public phone & desk references services are available.
Assistance is still available during operating hours in person, via phone & via email at library@marioncountyfl.org.
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
352-671-8600
Major events have been postponed or rescheduled. The auditorium is available for rental with a capacity of 50%.
- Main parking area continues to host community events focused on COVID-19 response & relief efforts.
- Equine sporting events are permitted with limited capacity of contestants & spectators.
- RV and stall reservations must be made prior to events.
- Bilingual signs as well as print & audio reminders will provide hygiene best practices and social distancing guidelines.
- The arena is available for rental with a capacity of 50% & appropriate distancing between groups.
- Arena entries & exits now allow even more distance for riders.
Below is a complete list of county declarations, ordinances & resolutions relating to COVID-19.
June 2021
- State of local emergency declaration extension (June 14)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (June 7)
May 2021
- State of local emergency declaration extension (May 31)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (May 24)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (May 17)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (May 10)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (May 3)
April 2021
- State of local emergency declaration extension (April 26)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (April 19)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (April 12)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (April 5)
March 2021
- State of local emergency declaration extension (March 29)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (March 22)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (March 15)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (March 8)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (March 1)
February 2021
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Feb. 22)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Feb. 15)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Feb. 8)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Feb. 1)
January 2021
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Jan. 25)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Jan. 18)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Jan. 11)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Jan. 4)
December 2020
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Dec. 28)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Dec. 21)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Dec. 14)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Dec. 7)
November 2020
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Nov. 30)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Nov. 23)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Nov. 26)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Nov. 9)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Nov. 2)
October 2020
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Oct. 26)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Oct. 19)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Oct. 5)
September 2020
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Sept. 28)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Sept. 21)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Sept. 14)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Sept. 7)
August 2020
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Aug. 31)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Aug. 24)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Aug. 17)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Aug. 10)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (Aug. 3)
July 2020
- State of local emergency declaration extension (July 27)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (July 20)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (July 13)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (July 6)
June 2020
- State of local emergency declaration extension (June 29)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (June 22)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (June 15)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (June 8)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (June 1)
May 2020
- State of local emergency declaration extension (May 25)
- State-approved county vacation rentals reopening plan (May 22)
- County ordinance 20-17; repealing county ordinance 20-13 (May 21)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (May 18)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (May 11)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (May 4)
April 2020
- State of local emergency declaration extension (April 27)
- County ordinance 20-15; align re-openings with Governor's orders (April 24)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (April 20)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (April 13)
- State of local emergency declaration extension (April 7)
- Enforcement resolution for county ordinance 20-13 (April 7)
March 2020
- State of local emergency declaration extension (March 31)
- County ordinance 20-13; arcades, internet cafes, restaurants, retail (March 26)
- State of local emergency declaration for Marion County (March 16)
