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Saturday, June 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Four pets—three dogs and one cat—died in an Ocala house fire on Thursday when they became trapped inside a home on NW 48th Avenue, and Marion County and Ocala Fire Rescue fought the blaze from 1:12 to 1:21 p.m. while the cause remains under investigation. Ocala-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Chipotle in southwest Ocala is hiring staff for its location at 8440 SW State Road 200—set to open later this year as part of the Corta Commons development. The restaurant will join a project anchored by a Sprouts Farmers Market, which will open on July 11. Ocala-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Silver Springs man, Cornelius Demetrus Greene III, 46, was arrested on Friday, June 6 after his wife alleged he choked her repeatedly and threatened to shoot her with a rifle—he is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, July 8 at 9 a.m. Ocala-News
- ➤ The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man with dementia who was last seen on Thursday leaving his Ocala home in a gold 2005 Toyota Camry with license plate JULR70—he wore black shoes, black sweatpants, a white and light blue T-shirt and a Navy veteran’s hat, and his vehicle was spotted on Interstate 10 near Pensacola. ClickOrlando
- ➤ Logan Nichole Guminski faces trial on September 15—she is accused of posting explicit videos of sexual activity with her dog after police received an anonymous tip on January 28, and she admitted to creating the videos during a police interview. Ocala-News
- ➤ Marion County Sheriff’s Office issued a Silver Alert for 83-year-old Howard Fenner who was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Thursday near Pensacola driving his gold 2005 Toyota Camry while wearing black shoes, black sweatpants, a light blue t-shirt and a Navy veteran’s hat—if you have any information, call 911. WCJB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Harvey Ward spoke to TV20 on June 13th—addressing the city’s budget, planned renovations at Citizens Field, and the GRU referendum. WCJB
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today is the final day of the OBS under tack show before more than 900 racehorses go up for auction, and a bay colt by Nyquist ran 1/8th of a mile in 9.35 seconds as the fastest horse in the show. The auction will begin Tuesday and last for two days. WCJB
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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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New Bethel Community Church Back To School Bash & Community Picnic
2-6 p.m. — Del Webb Spruce Creek Golf & Country Club — Free entry — Enjoy food, music, and a waterslide at this fun community event with free backpacks while supplies last.
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