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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 200 residents in the Oak Run Community will participate in a yard sale this weekend from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 29—visitors will get a map with addresses at a table with balloons at the community’s main entrances. Ocala-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Taverna Berrocal, a restaurant serving Peruvian+French+Italian dishes, announced it will take over the former Sky Fine Dining space atop the Holiday Inn & Suites near I-75 in Ocala after Sky Fine Dining closed during the COVID shutdown; the new location will offer expanded seating and a full bar compared to its current east Ocala spot. Ocala-News
- ➤ Mega Millions will launch a new game on April 8 at 11 p.m. ET — raising ticket prices to $5, boosting the starting jackpot to $50 million and offering a built-in multiplier that increases non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times — with the current game ending on April 4; tickets are sold at local convenience stores and gas stations. Ocala StarBanner
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, former Catholic school PE teacher and coach Christopher Chell, 47, was booked into Marion County Jail on a charge of lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 12 — he is accused of touching an 11-year-old student during a sports trip in Ocala in October. WCJB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a consumer alert after 23andMe filed for bankruptcy on March 23rd—urging Floridians to delete their genetic data as the company continues operating during its sale process. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ City officials celebrated the renaming of a stretch of NW 24th Road — now called Whitfield Jenkins Road — on Friday, March 21 to honor local civil rights leader Whitfield Jenkins. The city council approved renaming three blocks from NW 20th Street to NW 21st Avenue near the Mary Sue Rich Community Center, noting his 50 years of service as a teacher and activist. Ocala-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A 130-acre horse farm in northwest Marion County was sold on March 20th for nearly $3 million by Robert Davidson acting for the estate of Bruce Davidson to William Bello and his trust — the property includes a 4-bedroom home built in 1974, a 3-bedroom manufactured home from 1988, and barns with training facilities. Ocala-News
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Meeple Movers Board Game Night
5-9 p.m. | Meeple Movers Board Game Cafe | Free entry | Enjoy an evening of gaming with a library of over 300 games and friendly experts to guide you.
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Ocala KidFest & Camp Fair
10 AM – 3 PM — Paddock Mall — Free entry — Explore family-friendly resources, fun activities, and summer camp giveaways.
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On-Site Tour at Hampton Manor Deerwood
Explore the comprehensive care and vibrant community at Hampton Manor Deerwood, featuring nutritious meals and a variety of engaging activities for residents.
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Indian Motorcycle Demo Event
— 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Indian Motorcycle Ocala — Free demo rides — Experience the all-new 2025 Scout lineup on a thrilling motorcycle adventure.
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6th Annual Golf Extravaganza
12-5 p.m. — Ocala Golf Club — Enjoy a day of golfing fun for a good cause with fellow enthusiasts.
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Makers Market
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Grumbles House Antiques & Garden Shop — Free admission — Discover unique handmade arts and crafts from local artisans while enjoying live music and good food.
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Candlelight: The Best of The Beatles
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Ocala Civic Theatre, Inc. — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the magic of The Beatles' music performed by an intimate string quartet under candlelight.
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Ocala Oddities Market April Edition
6-10 p.m. — Florida Oddities Markets LLC — Free entry — Explore a uniquely quirky market with over 70 vendors showcasing oddities from taxidermy to handmade jewelry.
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Spring Strings Concert
4-7 p.m. — Sholom Park — Free entry — Experience the modern bluegrass sounds of Remedy Tree in a serene park setting.
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Women Build 2025 Kickoff Party
5-8 p.m. — OHC Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the kick-off of a meaningful local initiative supporting women in building homes.
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