Good morning, Ocala.

Community members met Saturday at the Marion Baptist Association for the Mesh Meetup to explore an off-grid messaging network for emergencies (to function during storms and outages).

Organizers plan to expand coverage with solar-powered devices at churches across Marion County, and the next meetup is scheduled for Sept. 5.

On Friday, July 10, Habitat for Humanity of Marion County held a wall-raising ceremony for its first-ever Veteran Build dedicated to the Haynes family, with help from local volunteers + Verteks Consulting.

A powerful storm hit Ocala Saturday afternoon, knocking out power to thousands and damaging homes (fallen trees and power lines disrupted streets) as crews work to restore service and clear debris today.

Fawn Lake Estates is proposed in Silver Springs Shores as another housing project amid current construction of 74 new homes at Whispering Woods at the corner of Bahia Ave + Pine Rd; residents worry that added traffic and reduced green space may lower property values.

Ocala teen Nacssa Garemore will compete on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior on Monday, July 13 at 8 p.m. where he faces a new tripleheader race against two other finalists.

He earned his shot at the Eastern Regional Finals by finishing the course in 50.31 seconds.

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell held his annual youth football camp in Williston Saturday, teaching local children football drills and life lessons (he noted that he lacked such opportunities growing up).

WSET Level 1 in Wines

9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — $429 — Dive into a day of wine discovery, tasting, and education with expert instructors.

Not Fade Away Concert

7-9 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of live music from Not Fade Away.

2nd Annual Ocala Christmas in July

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Free entry — Celebrate Christmas in July with local artisans, crafts, and Summer Santa in a festive atmosphere.

FL Quarter Horse Association Show

All Day — Florida Horse Park — Free entry — Experience a thrilling two-day competition showcasing American Quarter Horses in various classes.

Summer Series IX: CSI3*/National Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Free admission — Experience thrilling hunter/jumper competitions culminating in Saturday night Grand Prix events under the lights.