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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On April 4, many volunteers from Lockheed Martin Corp. of Ocala and Rebuild Together helped fix up the home of disabled Navy veteran John MacLaren (and his wife Hope). The project made important repairs to his property and showed local support for our veteran. Ocala Gazette
- ➤ The Marion County Public Library will open its new seed library at 10:30 a.m. on April 19 at its headquarters at 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala — a center for garden and plant lovers to explore seeds and gardening tools. The event will provide resources for both beginners and experienced gardeners. Ocala Gazette
- ➤ Erika De La Cruz saw TikTok posts using the hashtag #winterboots—designed to bypass the app’s rules—that asked about organizing protests in Ocala, and she helped form the Ocala Blue Dots to unite local activists to influence policy. Ocala Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A barn on the Roberts family property in Reddick burned in the early morning hours of April 8, killing 21 horses when the roof collapsed — Marion County Fire Rescue arrived at 4:13 a.m. and brought the fire under control by 5:13 a.m. while investigators work to determine its cause. Ocala Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 62-year-old Ocala man was arrested on April 7 at the Pilot Travel Center near Arby’s after he admitted to exposing himself while watching pornography in the drive-thru—deputies also found a glass pipe near him that tested positive for cocaine residue. Ocala-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Apr. 9th, Horse Capital TV featured TerraNova Equestrian Center with dressage races—plus other equine events for local fans in our horse capital. WCJB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Marion County Fire Rescue opened Citra Station #2 at 2189 NE 180th Lane in Citra, replacing the old fire station. The 4386 square foot station has three vehicle bays, improved living quarters, and a Safe Haven Baby Box built by CPPI Construction using penny sales tax funds and land donated by the Citra Improvement Society — a move that will help firefighters serve the community better. Ocala-News
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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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Brandon Dull Live Performance
3-5 p.m. — Tierra Del Sol Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy timeless tunes from a talented singing guitarist based in Ocala, Florida.
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Ocala Home & Garden Show
12 PM – 5 PM — World Equestrian Center — Free entry — Explore gardening innovations and home improvement ideas at this vibrant expo.
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Kids Day Celebration
4-6 PM — Graffiti Seafood & More — Free activities — Celebrate Kids Day with games, balloon art, and fun activities for the whole family.
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Marion County Youth Job Fair 2025
3:30-6:00 p.m. — Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP — Free entry — Explore job opportunities tailored for young adults aged 16 to 24 in a supportive environment.
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Extravaganza 2025
May 2-4 — World Equestrian Center — Entry fees apply — Witness the elegance and grace of the Paso Fino horse in action.
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Sullivan Cadillac & Corvette Club Spring Cruise-In
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Sullivan Cadillac — Free entry — Enjoy an evening filled with beautiful cars, food, and the chance to win a trophy.
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