Good morning, Ocala.

More than 170 children enjoyed an end-of-summer bash at the Dr. H.L.

Harrell Sr. Youth Center, hosted by the Boys and Girls Club, with games, pizza, water activities, and backpacks filled with school supplies from local partners.

Residents near Lochloosa Lake reported dead fish, dying vegetation and algae blooms as fishermen say herbicide spraying to control aquatic plants is harming the lake’s ecosystem — officials from the water management district are monitoring the situation to protect fish habitats.

Gainesville-based Campus USA Credit Union exceeded $4 billion in assets on July 31 at 9:22 a.m. ET, serving over 180,000 members across 25 counties.

The credit union credited member confidence and financial services for the milestone (marking over 90 years of growth) and plans to invest in new solutions.

Marion County health officials issued a rabies advisory after a raccoon tested positive earlier this week near U.S. Route 441 and W Hwy 316 in the Reddick area; residents are urged to immunize their pets and avoid contact with wild animals.

Forest head coach John Brantley guided the Wildcats to a 6-4 season with three close losses last year, and the team will open against Trinity Catholic as they aim to return to the playoffs — a goal they have not reached in a decade.

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.