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Ocala
Monday, June 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Ocala wrote letters after one resident shared concerns about SunTran service during a meeting—citing past difficult experiences and alleged discrimination—with some supporters defending the bus drivers and rules. SunTran said it will upgrade its northeast facility amid ongoing community debate. Ocala-News
- ➤ Volunteers are asked to help clean up Scotts Springs Park (2825 SW 24th Ave.) on Wednesday, June 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. They will pick up litter, pull invasive vegetation, and work to improve the park’s ecosystem for wildlife including monarch butterflies. Ocala-News
- ➤ Jacqueline King, a Marion County resident, filed a lawsuit on May 9 in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court against Marion Senior Services after she tripped on an uneven sidewalk at their Ocala facility on October 17, 2024 (she claims the fall caused permanent injuries and seeks damages over $50,000). Ocala-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday night, Putnam County firefighters took three people to the hospital after a house fire in Interlachen. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michael Lee Rodriguez, Sr. a 25-year-old man from Ocala was arrested Saturday, June 14 on charges of unarmed burglary and criminal mischief after he allegedly broke into a newly built Marion Oaks home and smashed a window—causing $1,600 in damage, a $12,000 bond, and a court appearance set for Tuesday, July 15 at 9 a.m. Ocala-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ocala CEP is highlighting air taxis as a modern transportation option today—an innovation introduced while the city stays celebrated as the Horse Capital of the World. WCJB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ocala’s mayoral election is set for Sept. 16 and features incumbent Ben Marciano—who won unopposed in 2023 after replacing longtime mayor Kent Guinn—facing challenger 20 year old Zackary Arbor Feliciano in a nonpartisan race. Residents must request vote-by-mail ballots before the deadline. Ocala Gazette
- ➤ Today, Ocala leaders explained the emerging air taxi service during the Weekly Buzz—presenting it as a new way to travel alongside traditional horseback riding. WCJB
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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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USA Swimming Futures Championship - Ocala
All day — Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training Center — Entry deadline July 22nd — A showcase of swimming talent with top teams and athletes competing across various events.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
~ Booker T. Washington
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