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Sunday, January 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Marion County Veterans Council conducted a memorial reading to honor veterans who passed away between March and September of the previous year, providing solace to their families. WCJB
- ➤ The Ocala Recreation and Parks department offers free line dancing classes every Monday at the Barbara Gaskin Washington Adult Activity Center, catering to both beginners and intermediate dancers. Ocala-News
- ➤ Marion County animal enthusiasts organized a chili cook-off and car show to raise support for local animal shelters, featuring contests, raffles, and various vendors. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Ocala woman was arrested for not returning a rental car and facing DUI charges in South Carolina. Ocala-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Antojitos Doña Nelly, a business specializing in traditional Mexican cuisine, is developing a new restaurant location in south Ocala's Oaks Village Plaza. Ocala-News
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Forest High School's boys and girls soccer teams both triumphed in the Marion Athletic Conference championship, reinforcing their dominance in county soccer. Ocala StarBanner
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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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Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
Experience the iconic Glenn Miller Orchestra, a renowned band that has been touring since 1956, as they perform live at the Reilly Arts Center.
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