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Saturday, February 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The northbound I-75 on-ramp from County Road 484 will be closed overnight for improvements, with specified detour routes provided. WCJB
- ➤ A historic church in downtown Ocala was demolished to make space for the construction of the city's second parking garage, aiming to add 800 parking spaces by 2026. Ocala-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An Ocala family, including one adult, two children, and their cat, was displaced due to an electrical fire at Berkley Pointe Apartments, with no injuries reported. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former Marion County Sheriff's Office employee filed a lawsuit under the Whistleblower Act against Sheriff Billy Woods, claiming retaliation for raising concerns about inmate medical care, seeking $50,000 in damages. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ A man in Marion County was arrested for selling a stolen car on Facebook Marketplace after falsely claiming it belonged to his deceased mother. Ocala-News
- ➤ An Ocala woman is urging the community to assist in finding the person who killed her Golden Retriever, Bella, with an arrow, emphasizing the importance of sharing the incident's graphic images to raise awareness and seek justice. Ocala-News
- ➤ A 14-year-old boy was sentenced to 25 years in prison and 30 years of sex-offender probation for the rape and battery of a 91-year-old woman, after pleading guilty to the charges. Ocala StarBanner
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, will open a new 37,000-square-foot facility in Ocala, Florida, this summer, featuring 13 professional-grade courts. Ocala-News
SHOP NEWS
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Managing Behavior Associated with Dementia
This event focuses on effective techniques for understanding and modifying negative behaviors related to dementia.
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Valentine's Day Sip and Shop at Karishma Boutique
Celebrate the season of love at Karishma Boutique's 2nd Valentine’s Sip n Shop event, featuring local vendors and shopping opportunities.
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Florida Winter Series Four-Ball Tournament at Country Club of Ocala
The Florida Winter Series is a competitive golf tournament for players aged 25 and older, featuring Better-Ball and Four-Ball formats at the Country Club of Ocala.
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Country Club of Ocala Invitational Golf Tournament
The Country Club of Ocala Invitational is a two-day, 36-hole stroke play event featuring Championship, Legends, and Hall of Fame flights for male golfers.
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Ocala Metro Chamber of Commerce Annual Lunch 2025
The Annual Luncheon, focused on the theme 'The Power of Partnership', will bring together over 1,200 partners from the Ocala region for networking and discussion.
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Ballet Magnificat! presents 'Deliver Us!'
Experience Ballet Magnificat!’s acclaimed ballet 'Deliver Us!', telling the story of Moses and the Exodus set to the music of 'The Prince of Egypt'.
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38th Annual Car Show and Swap Meet
The 38th Annual Car Show & Swap Meet at Florida Horse Park features a variety of car shows and community activities.
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11th Annual Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival
The festival features over 230 vendors, kid-friendly activities, a car show, and fresh strawberries, all while supporting Habitat for Humanity's mission.
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FACAP's 47th Annual Seminar: Blazing a Trail in Fire Investigation
The seminar focuses on advancing fire investigation training and enhancing arson awareness at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida.
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Santos Fat Tire Festival 2025
This annual festival in Ocala celebrates mountain biking and features various activities related to the sport, drawing enthusiasts from across the Southeast.
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