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Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ocala Gazette has played a pivotal role in addressing and uncovering significant community issues throughout the year, fostering transparency and accountability while seeking community support to continue its mission into 2025. Ocala Gazette
- ➤ A family-owned business, Wild Birds Unlimited, recently opened a new location in southwest Ocala, offering a variety of bird supplies. Ocala-News
- ➤ Motorcyclists commend the Ocala Police Department's initiative to increase motorcycle safety through defensive riding and regular safety checks. WCJB
- ➤ Ocala Police to increase enforcement of traffic violations to improve motorcycle safety, amidst concerns from riders about driver awareness. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ocala Police seek information on a suspect involved in the vandalism of multiple downtown buildings, offering a reward for tips leading to an arrest. Ocala-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ January 2025 in Ocala and Marion County sees a variety of entertainment options, from faculty art exhibitions and live gospel and steel drum performances to lectures on reptiles and an orchestral journey to France. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ Casana Fink from Ocala, Florida, competes in the Miss America competition as an advocate for organ and tissue donation through her foundation, 'Give to Live.' WCJB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, Marion County saw over 45,000 acres of real estate transactions, with notable sales including cannabis companies and horse farms, contributing to hundreds of millions in sales. Ocala-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ocala City Council approves a $2 million expenditure for 10,000 electric meters to enhance accuracy in electricity usage measurement for customers. Ocala-News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Olympic medalist Luis Sabino Gonçalves shares his passion for horses in Ocala on Horse Capital TV. WCJB
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Brick City Anime Festival Weekend Pass
The Brick City Anime Festival, held at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL, features discounted ticket prices and promises a vibrant celebration of anime culture.
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Park After Dark: 1980's Concert Featuring Napoleon Complex
Enjoy an outdoor concert featuring the Napoleon Complex Band, performing hits from the 1980s at Sholom Park.
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Operation OCALA 2025 - Endurance Challenge
Operation OCALA 2025 is a 65+ mile endurance event through the Ocala National Forest, requiring participants to carry a 25 lb backpack and navigate a challenging course within 24 hours.
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King of the Streets: Annual Street Stock Racing Event
The 'King of the Streets' event at Ocala Speedway features exciting Street Stock races as part of the DIRTcar UMP Winter Nationals, running from January 20th to 25th, 2025.
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Annual King of the Streets Street Stock Extravaganza
The 'King of the Streets' event showcases an exciting lineup of Street Stock racing as part of the DIRTcar UMP Winter Nationals at Ocala Speedway.
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King of the Streets Street Stock Extravaganza
The King of the Streets event features exciting Street Stock racing as part of the DIRTcar UMP Winter Nationals at Ocala Speedway.
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Ocala Home & Garden Show Celebration
The Ocala Home & Garden Show features a variety of home improvement exhibitors, live cooking seminars by celebrity chef Warren Caterson, and free admission for all attendees.
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Goat Yoga Adventure
Experience a fun beginner yoga class with baby goats, suitable for all ages and experience levels.
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Chris Janson Benefit Concert: Never Give Up On Country
Country music sensation Chris Janson will perform at a benefit concert supporting the Travis Mills Foundation at Sheltair Aviation OCF.
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New Year Paso Festival 2025
The New Year Paso Festival showcases a variety of equestrian events and competitions, held at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, Florida.
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