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Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marion County Sheriff's Office will offer free self-defense classes for women & girls starting Jan. 13 at the MCSO Training Building at 692 NW 30th Ave with sessions held 6–9 p.m.; participants must register by emailing Cpl. Shelby Kinsey. Ocala-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marion Cultural Alliance marks 25 years of Horse Fever with a new horse sculpture unveiled Friday at the Brick City Center for the Arts. The event offers art activities and a raffle with $75 tickets running through Dec. 4 to support local cultural programs. WCJB
- ➤ Ocala accepted the 9-foot, 440-pound sculpture 'P. Ruber’s Story' as a permanent piece at Tuscawilla Park after the city council voted on Jan. 6 (it was donated by Miami-based artist Michael O’Khaen following its temporary display for the Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition). Ocala-News
- ➤ Ocala natives Vincent and Katy Alexander will appear on NBC’s The Wall on Jan. 12. The game show offers over $12 million in nightly prizes & up to $3 million on one drop and is hosted by Emmy Award winner Chris Hardwick. Ocala Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Nick DiCeglie filed a proposal on Friday, Jan. 9 to let the two thoroughbred tracks offer other types of gambling without holding races & the measure is similar to a bill filed last month. Local FTBOA opposes the change due to its trademark rights for horse capital designations. Ocala Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Florida residents can now purchase discounted 'Discover Disney' tickets for Walt Disney World starting Jan. 12 through May 16, with prices beginning at $64 per day plus an optional Park Hopper add-on. Proof of Florida residency is required. Ocala StarBanner
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Drone photos by Maven Photo show that a six-story Marriott AC Hotel and a new parking garage are reshaping downtown. The $56 million hotel at 210 W Silver Springs Boulevard will finish by December while the garage with 800 spaces will complete by summer 2026 amid ongoing improvements (a sign of future growth). Ocala-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ TV20 Play of the Week winner Kruise Crumedy and Jaivion Williams shined with their teamwork on the court today. Watch TV20 Sports with Olivia Eisenhauer + Jake Rongholt at 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. for Florida Gators highlights. WCJB
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Young Artist Competition - Honors Recital
3-5 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Complimentary tickets for subscribers — Experience the inspiring performances of young musicians competing for soloist opportunities with the Ocala Symphony.
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Cherokee Jazz and Rock Night
6-9 p.m. — The Pavilion at Green Gaits — Free entry — Enjoy smooth saxophone melodies and keyboard classics in a lively jazz and rock performance.
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Free Movie: Rocky
12-2 p.m. — Epic Theatres of Ocala — Free entry — Experience the inspiring classic 'Rocky' and witness the power of perseverance and self-belief.
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Mid Florida Truck and Tractor Pull
12:00 AM — Southeastern Livestock Pavilion — Adults $20, Kids $10, 6 & under free — Experience the thrill of roaring engines and powerful machines in a local favorite event.
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Car & Craft Show
10 AM – 2 PM — The Arc of Marion — $15 cars, $10 crafts — Celebrate creativity and vehicles while supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Little Shop of Horrors Opening Night
5:30-7 p.m. — Ocala Civic Theatre, Inc. — Drinks available — Enjoy a pre-show gathering with the director on opening night of a beloved musical.
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JUCO Baseball Showcase 2026
9 AM - 3 PM — College of Central Florida Ocala Campus — Registration fee required — A one-day event for high school players to showcase their skills to JUCO coaches.
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Brick City Bluegrass Festival
7 p.m. — Ocala Citizens' Circle — Tickets available now — Enjoy live performances from your favorite bluegrass artists at this year's festival.
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Special Olympics Florida
All day — Florida Horse Park — Free entry — Celebrate athleticism and inclusion at the Special Olympics in Ocala.
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Little Shop of Horrors Live Performance
2:00 – 4:30 PM — Ocala Civic Theatre, Inc. — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious and thrilling story of Seymour and his eccentric plant in this beloved musical.
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