Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Ocala teen Christina Hernandez earned the Girl Scout National Lifesaving Medal of Honor after she called 9-1-1 during a diabetic emergency for her grandfather in Dec.
2024. The award was presented in late April by Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, and her brave act has heightened diabetes awareness locally.
💼 Business
MV Studio, a new hair and makeup business owned by Micah Childers and Victor Tinti, opened at 1012 E Silver Springs Blvd (former Merle Norman site) in east Ocala with a celebration on Saturday, May 9.
The studio offers haircuts, shampoos, blowouts, extensions and coloring.
🏥 Health
Health experts warn that functional beverages with high vitamin and electrolyte content may pose risks like high sodium intake — they recommend water and whole foods instead.
Florida recently adopted federal rules that restrict SNAP benefits for non-nutritious sodas, a move that may shift consumer choices.
🎉 Ocala Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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