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Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lisa Chauvin and Theresa Grimes say local children in Ocala lack enough safe play areas and organized parks, leaving many unsupervised near busy stores. They urge county officials to invest in new recreational spaces—such as amusement or water parks for teens—to give working families better options for keeping children engaged. Ocala-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 81-year-old Ocala man died when his Honda Civic was hit by a Ford F-450 as he attempted a left turn onto SR 40 near County Road 328 on June 21—officials said the pickup driver was uninjured. Ocala StarBanner
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lake County Sheriff’s Office said that a missing 19-year-old, Nadra Du Bois, who was last seen walking east on Boys Ranch Road in Altoona on June 20 at 11:45 p.m., is believed to be in the Ocala area—she is listed as missing due to medical issues. Ocala-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ocala Cultural Arts Division invites sculptors nationwide to apply for its biennial Outdoor Sculpture Competition, with works set to be exhibited at Tuscawilla Park and Tuscawilla Art Park from January 2026 to January 2028. Eligible U.S. applicants aged 18 or older with experience in large outdoor sculptures may submit up to three entries (due by 11:59 p.m. PT on August 25) and will receive a $4,000 honorarium for transportation and installation. Ocala-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor DeSantis signed a bill on Thursday sponsored by Sen. Stan McClain that lets domestic wastewater treatment facilities ask the DEP to extend spring protections by adding reclaimed water projects — the law goes into effect on July 1. Ocala-News
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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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Phil Collins Tribute Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — $28 to $57, VIP Box $270 — Experience the magic of Phil Collins through the powerful voice of Rick Snider.
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Ocala Christmas in July Festival
10 AM – 3 PM — World Equestrian Center — $5 — Experience a winter wonderland of holiday shopping with handcrafted gifts and a special appearance from Santa.
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