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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marion County deputies discovered a dying man with a gunshot wound at Northeast 54th Place in Silver Springs Saturday evening—after he was pronounced dead at the scene, they began investigating the shooting. WCJB
- ➤ A Marion County man, identified as 33-year-old Ebbonee Mathis, was charged with aggravated assault after he threatened to stab a person and kicked down a door—he was booked into jail Friday morning following a search by an air unit and K-9 team. WCJB
- ➤ Ivan Rondon—an Ocala man from Marion Oaks—filed a federal lawsuit on July 29 against the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and jail, alleging he was detained for two days despite posting a $25,000 bond, was racially traumatized, and was denied prescribed medications for schizophrenia and anxiety which worsened his condition. Ocala-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state began tax exemptions for school supplies and hurricane supplies on Friday. The school supply exemption runs through August and no longer requires annual reauthorization—while the hurricane supplies exemption covers items such as batteries, fuel tanks, generators and tarps all year round. WCJB
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Terracotta Pot Paint Night
7-9 p.m. — The Pavilion at Green Gaits — $45 standard admission — Enjoy a creative evening painting terracotta pots with guidance from a talented instructor.
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DCCW: HEATWAVE
7-10 p.m. — Silver Springs Shores Community Center — $20 adults, $12 kids — Experience intense wrestling action as Jake Logan defends his title against Romeo Quevedo.
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First Time Home Buyer Workshop
5-9 p.m. — Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP — Free entry — Get expert advice and resources to turn your homeownership dreams into reality.
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The Jersey Tenors Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Circle Square Cultural Center — Tickets $32-35 — Experience an explosive blend of opera and rock with iconic Jersey music.
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Titans of Rock
7:30-9 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the best anthems of Journey and Bon Jovi live in one electrifying performance.
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Mermaids vs. Pirates Roller Derby Scrimmage
1:30-4 p.m. — Ocala Downtown Market — $10 admission, kids under 12 free — Enjoy a thrilling roller derby scrimmage featuring an exciting showdown between mermaids and pirates.
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FL-Labor Day Barrel Blast
August 28th – September 1st — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — $40,000 Added — Experience thrilling barrel racing competitions with significant prize money.
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Ocala Shrine Rodeo
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP — $25 at the gate — Experience traditional rodeo fun featuring bronc riding, barrel racing, and more at the 40th Annual event.
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~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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