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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was cleared after a struggle led to the fatal shooting of Cody Dennis at HCA Ocala (an assistant state attorney ruled the actions justified). WCJB
- ➤ A 24-year-old Ocala man whose father pastors a local church was arrested last week after he allegedly solicited an undercover detective posing as a 13-year-old girl for child pornography and requested explicit photos to prove she was not law enforcement (MCSO records indicate he is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, June 10). Ocala-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A free calligraphy class will be held tomorrow, May 14, from 5 p.m.—6 p.m. at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center on NW 21st Avenue in Ocala. The class teaches creative lettering and welcomes all students—no experience is needed. Ocala-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An Ocala resident urged lawmakers to exempt longtime elderly homeowners from rising property taxes that could force them to lose their homes if not paid within a 10-year period—residents who have paid taxes for decades now also face added road assessments that push costs higher. Amendment 11 offers some tax relief but does not remove the stress on seniors with limited income. Ocala-News
- ➤ Florida officials said that a recent immigration operation which detained over 1,000 migrants is now the new normal — a model for federal mass deportation measures set to begin within 60 days. Governor DeSantis and state law enforcement urged other states to follow Florida’s lead after detaining migrants on May 9 and May 12. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ The U.S. Navy will conduct live bomb-testing in the Ocala National Forest at the Pinecastle Range Complex on May 15 from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. The tests resume after being paused due to severe drought and recent wildfires. Ocala-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ocala doctor Dr. Edwin Menor was recognized for completing his 2,000th surgery using a robotic arm—he began using the device five years ago. He continues to help patients by employing advanced techniques in the operating room. WCJB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A prominent local businessman is proposing a mixed-use development for a 6.83-acre lot at the intersection of NE 49th Avenue and E Silver Springs Boulevard that would feature commercial and residential spaces over a 10-year period—developers NSC Silver Springs, LLC and New Old Town Village, LLC presented their rezoning requests to the Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission on May 12, with the city council set to review the plan on June 3 and vote on it on June 17. Ocala-News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mystic Lake was named Horse of the Year at the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association gala held Monday night at the Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala — an honor that highlights the horse's performance during the recent season. WCJB
- ➤ Ocala senior Sophie Goldstein from Forest High School, who won multiple statewide rowing races including a first at the FSRA Sweep Championships and a close second at the FSRA Sculling State Championship, will join UCLA's elite women's rowing team this fall. The young athlete switched from tennis after a row camp in Orlando and built her record with Gainesville Area Rowing—her achievements set the stage for success at one of the nation’s top programs. Ocala-News
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Axe Throwing & Tiny Golf Event
11 AM – 4 PM — Homestead Park — Axe Throwing $15 for 30 min | Tiny Golf $5 per round — Enjoy fun-filled outdoor activities with friends and family at Homestead Park.
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Open House in Ocala
12-3 p.m. — 8205 SW 78th Terrace Rd — Free entry — Discover a charming home in a vibrant 55+ community with fantastic amenities.
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Geek Fest May Edition
12:00 – 11:59 PM — Ocala Downtown Market — Free entry — Dive into a wonderland of over 60 vendors specializing in video games, vintage toys, comic books, and more.
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Twilight Trail Trot
11:10 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. — Santos Trailhead — Registration fees apply — Enjoy a thrilling twilight trail running event with local community support.
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3rd Annual Children's Miracle Network 5K Walk/Run
8:00-9:30 a.m. — Baseline Road Trailhead — Entry fee applicable — Participate in a fundraising event supporting children in need through UF Health.
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