Good morning, Ocala.

A longtime radio host—Robin MacBlane—died on Saturday from injuries sustained in a car accident that also killed her co-host Larry Whitler when a truck ran a red light last month in Ocala.

A Marion County man (32-year-old) fired a gun outside his home after his wife found nude photos of a female co-worker on his cellphone and was arrested for recklessly discharging a firearm; he will appear in court on August 20 at 1 p.m.

Marion County Public Schools has hired over 480 new teachers for 46,195 students who start classes today.

Elementary students will begin on a staggered schedule and about 23,000 students will ride 250 buses to campus.

The Stuff the Bus and Mission: Bus Brigade drives wrapped up recently, collecting school supplies for needy students heading into the 2025-26 school year—local volunteers and county employees helped support over 6,700 students through MCPS and a charter school.

The Mission: Bus Brigade drive recorded 23,872 collected items while volunteers for Stuff the Bus delivered backpacks loaded with supplies to every MCPS elementary and middle school.

Danielle M. Geils said her jaw broke during a wisdom tooth extraction on May 22, 2024—she whipped her head forward due to inadequate sedation at Citrus Oral & Facial Surgery in Ocala.

She filed a lawsuit in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court alleging negligence by Dr. Rushi S. Patel and seeks over $50,000 in damages after receiving further treatment at UF Health at Shands.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.