Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 81-year-old Summerfield woman was struck and killed when a sedan driven by a 24-year-old Ocala woman hit her as she crossed US Highway 301 north of Southeast 169th Street early Sunday morning (1:30 a.m.), and Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. WCJB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aldi is reducing prices on nearly 25% of its items, including meat and produce, with discounts up to 33% starting June 5 until Labor Day—this summer saving drive comes as a new store opened at Marion Oaks Shopping Center in Ocala on June 5. Ocala StarBanner
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ocala Police Department, working with Marion County sheriff’s deputies and Lake City police, arrested 20 individuals from May 21 to May 24 for child exploitation offenses—charges include soliciting a minor and traveling to meet a minor. WCJB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Marion County School Board meets at 5:30 p.m. at 1614 E Fort King Street in Ocala to review school resource officer contracts with Belleview Police Department, Ocala Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The agreements total $16,374,343.05 for three years — covering assignments to local schools. Ocala-News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sovereignty, trained at Bridlewood Farm in Ocala, won the Belmont Stakes on June 7 and had already won the Kentucky Derby in May — another Ocala-trained horse won the Preakness Stakes a few weeks ago. Ocala-News
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All About Joel - Billy Joel Tribute
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Ticket costs vary — Relive the classic hits of Billy Joel through an energetic tribute performance.
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Ocala Toddler Time Multi-Sport Program
9-10:50 a.m. — McCall Ballfield — $85 — A fun summer multisport program for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years.
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Smokin' and Forever Foreigner Tribute Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Tickets vary — Rock out with iconic hits from the bands Boston and Foreigner performed by top-tier tribute bands.
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On-Site Tour of AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge — Free entry — Explore the best of senior living with engaging activities and quality dining options.
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Florida-Friendly Foodscaping Garden Tour Program
9:30 a.m. — 5151 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL — Free entry — Explore an edible ornamental landscape with hands-on experiences and take home plant cuttings.
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Jason Ricci Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience the award-winning harmonica virtuoso Jason Ricci in concert, promising an unforgettable night of contemporary blues.
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