Ocala and Marion County officials are creating a new “Put the Phone Down” campaign to disconnect local children from screens, with reports suggesting kids ages 8 to 12 spend an average of 4 to 6 hours a day on screens, and teens spend up to 9 hours a day.
On Tuesday, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners and the Ocala City Council will hear presentations about a new, “Look Up Marion, Put The Phone Down” initiative from the Marion County Children’s Alliance (MCCA).
The MCAA has partnered with several community stakeholders to acknowledge the day on November 15, as well as a summit on December 3…