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Monday, August 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. Ocala-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Ocala-News
- ➤ 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. Ocala Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Ocala-News
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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 — Book tickets now — Experience the energetic blend of classic tunes and Broadway hits with The Jersey Tenors.
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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
1:30-11:59 p.m. — Ocala Downtown Market — $10; Kids under 12 free — Exciting roller derby action as Mermaids clash with Pirates in a thrilling skirmish.
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Ocala Shrine Rodeo
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP — Ticket info varies — Experience the thrill of rodeo events and local culture under the stars.
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