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Ocala
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Publix will be open on Mother's Day (Sunday, May 10) so residents can shop for last-minute cards, flowers, and meal ingredients even though the grocery store closes on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Ocala StarBanner
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plumes of Saharan dust are forecast to begin arriving from the Sahara in mid-June, potentially reducing air quality and limiting tropical storm development. Dust may affect residents with respiratory conditions as it crosses the Atlantic. Ocala StarBanner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 8, Florida law allowed passing on the right only when the car ahead is turning left or when on a multi-lane one-way road with no parked cars - drivers risk fines, license points, and higher insurance if they fail to follow these rules. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ FDOT announced that the northbound I-75 off-ramp on U.S. 27 in Marion County will be closed from 9 p.m. May 11 to 6 a.m. May 12 for milling and re-surfacing as part of the I-75 improvement project (drivers should use SR 40 to exit). Ocala StarBanner
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During Hurricane Preparedness Week, experts advise residents to wait until local officials say it is safe to return home by checking for hazards like loose power lines and gas leaks — and to use generators only outside, more than 20 feet from their homes. Ocala StarBanner
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Restaurants and fast-food chains in town offer Mother’s Day food deals on Sunday, May 10, with free items, buy-one-get-one offers & special menu discounts to help families celebrate moms. Check with local venues for details on promotions running through the weekend. Ocala StarBanner
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ocala City Council approved plans Tuesday to build the final 592 homes for Heath Brook on 283.55 acres west of I-75, using a revised open space requirement and improved access via SW 40th Avenue & Tartan Road. This marks the last phase of a 25-year neighborhood development. 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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