Good morning, Ocala.

Marion County Public Schools announced orientation dates for many schools starting Aug.6 and continuing through Aug.7 ahead of classes beginning on Aug.10.

Families are advised to update contact info for the new Apptegy system + complete registration early to avoid long lines.

Motorists are advised that southbound Interstate 75 will narrow to one lane near Southwest 66th Street for a bridge demolition starting tomorrow, July 27 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly through Thursday — work will resume the following Sunday.

Southbound I-75 drivers near the Southwest 66th Street Bridge will face lane closures from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting July 27 as FDOT demolishes the bridge for a taller, wider replacement as part of the Moving I-75 Forward project.

A 50-acre parcel near Interstate 75 in Summerfield was sold for $1,225,000 on July 15 to Jeff and Kym Mills from Hampstead (the property includes an 80x140-foot barn, well, and electric utilities, with open pasture and woods for various uses).

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.