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Ocala
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Protesters gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza on May 3 to demand child welfare reforms after Paisley Brown, a 3-year-old who died in March amid allegations of abuse and neglect; community members urge officials to address systemic issues. WCJB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Glenda Myrick, a kindergarten teacher at Ward-Highlands Elementary, was recognized as the Florida Credit Union/Star-Banner Amazing Teacher of the Month on May 3 after her colleague nominated her. She has built a classroom (with about 19 students) where every child feels heard and valued. Ocala StarBanner
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 3 to May 9 and urges residents to check if their home is in a flood-prone area or an evacuation zone (guidance from the National Hurricane Center and NOAA) so they can be ready for the upcoming hurricane season. Ocala StarBanner
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Restaurant.com helps local diners save 20% on checks of $10+ with code FOOD20, available through Sunday, May 31; the platform’s digital certificates never expire and support favorite local restaurants. Ocala StarBanner
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ocala officials will vote Tuesday, May 5 on a major 251-acre mixed-use development in southwest Ocala that could add over 2,000 residences and commercial space. The plan includes measures to protect traffic flows and residential privacy with 30-foot landscape buffers. Ocala-News
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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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