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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ocala Camellia show and sale, open for all to enter, runs on Jan. 25 and 26 at Bob Wines Camellia Gardens and Nursery in Ocala. Ocala Gazette
- ➤ Rotating lane closures are set on CR 484 and SR 464 in south Ocala for ongoing road improvements, with work scheduled nightly and daily through January 11. Ocala-News
- ➤ The Sheltering Hands Cat Rescue event in Ocala featuring a chili challenge and car show aims to raise funds and awareness for animal welfare with local organizations participating. Ocala Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The trial of Bryan Maclean Howard, accused of a DUI crash that resulted in the death of 8 farmworkers, has been postponed until mid-May to allow for further investigation. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ Two teenagers, a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old, were arrested on allegations of raping an underaged victim at gunpoint in a camper in Marion County. Ocala-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Casana Fink from Ocala, Florida, placed fourth in the Miss America competition after winning Miss Florida in July. Ocala Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Recent health inspections in Marion County, Florida, revealed 9 restaurants with high-priority violations, underscoring the importance of public access to inspection outcomes. Ocala StarBanner
SHOP NEWS
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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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