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Ocala
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marion County opened its new Animal Services complex at 6405 W. State Road 40 in NW Ocala on May 21 — hundreds visited the facility and 10-week-old kitten Rayman charmed them with playful paws. Ocala Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Southbound lanes on U.S. Highway 301/441 reopened on Sunday after a sinkhole forced a temporary closure at the Highway 329 intersection in Marion County as repair crews filled the gap to restore normal traffic. Ocala-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park hosted A Heritage Remembered Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, where local participants, including Wallace & Christina Read of the Marine Corps League, paid tribute by reciting the pledge of allegiance. Ocala Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rain helped contain north central Florida wildfires over Memorial Day weekend as major fires reached 85% containment while burn bans remain in effect (officials advise residents to exercise caution until conditions improve). WCJB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marion County officials will review today a proposal to convert a former VFW at 19241 N US Hwy 441 into an eco-friendly aquamation facility for deceased pets and small livestock + the plan includes strict wastewater controls and will move to a final ruling on June 17. Ocala-News
- ➤ An Ocala couple applied for a Special Use Permit to keep two miniature horses on their 1.54-acre property at 12721 SW 73rd Street, & the Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission will review the request tomorrow, May 27 at 5:30 p.m. Ocala-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A real estate investment group seeks to annex and rezone an 82-acre former mining site at 5575 SW 52nd Street for a new residential development; the Planning and Zoning Commission will review the proposal today at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall (110 SE Watula Avenue). Ocala-News
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Hear Us Roar III Fundraiser
7 p.m. — Ocala Civic Theatre — VIP tickets $50 — A vibrant fundraiser supporting Arts in Health and The Arc Marion in Ocala.
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Ocala Toddler Time Multi-Sport Program
9:00-11:00 a.m. — McCall Ballfield — $90 — Engage toddlers in a fun, multi-sport program designed for early development.
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Ocala Toddler Soccer Summer Camp
9 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. — McCall Ballfield — $135 — Fun-filled toddler soccer camp featuring bubbles, ice cream, and exciting activities.
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Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Three
6-7:30 p.m. — Marion Theatre — $55 per person — Experience an immersive theatrical journey through Poe's macabre tales with original music by Danny Elfman and themed cocktails.
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Father's Day Celebration with Live Orchestra
8:00 p.m. — Fonda Dulce Jesus Mio Ocala — Ticketed event — Celebrate Father's Day with live Latin music from The Koko Band and DJ Jota.
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WEC Premier FC Summer Soccer Camps for Ages 9-14
9 a.m.-2 p.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Cost varies — Engage in immersive soccer training to enhance skills and tactical awareness in a supportive environment.
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Elvis The Summer Festival 2026
June 25-27 — Circle Square Cultural Center — $15-$400 — Celebrate Elvis through the greatest hits and tribute performances by top artists.
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