With temperatures expected to plummet into the 20s tonight, emergency officials in Marion County are opening shelters for those in need of a warm place to stay and urging residents to take precautions.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has announced that the Salvation Army will open its doors to provide refuge from the freezing conditions. The shelter is preparing for a potential increase in individuals seeking assistance as the cold front moves through the area over the next few days.
Those seeking shelter can check in starting at 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army Center of Hope, located at 320 NW 1st Avenue in Ocala…