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Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Ocala and Green For Life will host a household hazardous and electronic waste collection event on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NE 14th Street and NE 8th Avenue, where residents can drop off items such as paint, cleaning fluids, and outdated electronics. Ocala-News
- ➤ State officials say Florida needs (23–28 inches) of rain over three months to ease drought and lift burn bans after wildfires burned thousands of acres. Experts say a tropical storm may be required to trigger rain, and that dry conditions might remain until early June. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ Wildfires continue across north central Florida as officials warn that the fire weather watch and red flag warning will remain until Tuesday. Evacuations were ordered in Levy County due to the Cow Creek Fire which has grown to 1,850 acres. WCJB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Blue and silver pinwheels are displayed countywide this month as part of the Safe Kids Coalition's Pinwheel Project & supported by the Florida Department of Health to mark Child Abuse Awareness Month and prompt community members near the Ocala Police Department and other public spaces to report concerns. WCJB
- ➤ The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that nearly 150,000 Generac portable generators are recalled because they may leak gasoline and cause a fire risk. Residents who purchased these at Home Depot or Lowe's are urged to stop using them and contact their dealer for free repairs. Ocala StarBanner
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Quick King Food Store at 8955 SW SR 200 was sold by QK Investment LLC to Laxminarayan 1008 LLC for $1.3 million on April 10; the sale includes a Shell gas station on a 1.28-acre lot. Ocala-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ TV20 named Oak Hall senior Parker Kohlhaas its Play of the Week for his precise goal in the 1A District Championship + his standout play continues to drive the Eagles lacrosse team. WCJB
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International Jazz, Art & Poetry Festival Ocala
6-8 PM — Appleton Museum of Art — Fundraising event — Immerse yourself in jazz, vibrant art, and soulful poetry while honoring jazz legends Dizzy Gillespie and Alice Coltrane.
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Extravaganza 2026
9 AM – 10 PM — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Free entry — Experience three days of premier paso fino horse competition at this prestigious event.
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Arnold Irchai and Dale Fedele Concert
3-4 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — $4 – $185 — Experience intimate chamber music with virtuosic musicians from the Ocala Symphony in a unique performance setting.
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Mother's Day Brunch Celebration
11 AM - 2 PM — Miss Eloise’s Grand Ballroom — $110 per adult, $39 per child ages 6-12 — Enjoy an elegant buffet with live music for a memorable Mother's Day.
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Grand Prix May Dressage Dining Experience
8-11 a.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — $145 per person — Indulge in a buffet brunch while world-class dressage competitors showcase their skills in a stunning outdoor arena.
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Grand Prix May Dressage Dining Experience
8-11 a.m. — The Equestrian Hotel Terrace — $145 per person — Delight in brunch while world-class dressage athletes compete in the Grand Outdoor Arena.
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Grand Prix May Dressage Dining Experience
6:30-9:30 p.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — $205 per person — Dine on exquisite buffet meals while world-class equestrians captivate with their grand prix freestyle performances.
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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Concert
7:30 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Ticket information TBA — Celebrate the 33rd anniversary of this iconic swing band with a night of vibrant music and high-energy performance.
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