Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of January.
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🏘️ Community
16-year-old Adom Kinkead has been missing from his Ocala home since December 10, 2024, with authorities seeking public assistance to locate him.
A celebration of life for former Florida Governor Buddy MacKay, who passed away at 91, will be held on January 15 at Fort King Presbyterian Church in Ocala, with donations requested to the Florida Wildflower Foundation, Interfaith Emergency Services, or to Fort King Presbyterian Church.
A new collectibles store offering vintage toys, comics, sports cards, and memorabilia is set to open in east Ocala.
Tuscawilla Park's basketball courts are temporarily closed for upgrades, including new hoops, and will reopen on January 14.
🚧 Accidents
Marion County Fire Rescue successfully extinguished a large house fire in Belleview, Florida, which temporarily reignited hours later, with an investigation currently underway.
A woman was rescued by emergency personnel from a house fire in Ocala, with two others escaping on their own.
📰 Economy
Ocala, Florida, has been ranked as the top growth city in the U.S. for 2024 by U-Haul due to its affordable cost of living, strong job market, and status as the 'Horse Capital of the World.'
🎓 Education
The Marion Oaks Public Library is hosting a reading program where children can read to Moka the dog, aiming to foster a love for reading.
🏈 Sports
The Marion Athletic Conference soccer championships for boys and girls starts Tuesday, showcasing intense competition among Marion County schools for the 2024-25 season.
🎉 Ocala Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Goat Yoga Adventure
Experience a fun beginner yoga class with baby goats, suitable for all ages and experience levels.
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.
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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